Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 19/106,949

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

1700

Priority

Aug 31, 2022 — EU 22306299.3 +1 more

Examiner

MELLOTT, JAMES M

Art Unit

1759

Tech Center

CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE

Assignee

Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 50% of cases after interview

— +45.4% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 554 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MELLOTT, JAMES M View full profile →

Grants 50% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

280 granted / 554 resolved

-9.5% vs TC avg

Strong +45% interview lift

Without

With

+45.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 4m

Avg Prosecution

47 currently pending

Career history

601

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

81.9%

+41.9% vs TC avg

§102

4.9%

-35.1% vs TC avg

§112

3.1%

-36.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 554 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

1700

Application Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

50%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+45.4%)

3y 4m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 554 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.