Last updated: July 09, 2026

Application No. 19/150,321

Untitled Application

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Filed

Priority

Jan 31, 2023 — EU 23154115.2 +1 more

Examiner

WITTENSCHLAEGER, THOMAS M

Art Unit

Tech Center

BOBST MEX SA

Assignee

Bobst Mex S.A.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +12.1% interview lift. Interview lift (+12.1%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 563 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WITTENSCHLAEGER, THOMAS M View full profile →

Grants 71% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

402 granted / 563 resolved

+11.4% vs TC avg

Moderate +12% lift

Without

With

+12.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

15 currently pending

Career history

590

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

69.2%

+29.2% vs TC avg

§102

11.2%

-28.8% vs TC avg

§112

17.6%

-22.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 563 resolved cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

71%

Grant Probability

84%

With Interview (+12.1%)

2y 11m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 563 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.