Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 19/197,554

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2100

Examiner

SHANMUGASUNDARAM, KANNAN

Art Unit

2168

Tech Center

RELX Inc.

Assignee

Relx Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +37.0% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 579 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SHANMUGASUNDARAM, KANNAN View full profile →

Grants 72% — above average

Career Allow Rate

416 granted / 579 resolved

+11.8% vs TC avg

Strong +37% interview lift

Without

With

+37.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 9m

Avg Prosecution

26 currently pending

Career history

605

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

12.2%

-27.8% vs TC avg

§103

48.8%

+8.8% vs TC avg

§102

26.0%

-14.0% vs TC avg

§112

6.3%

-33.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 579 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2100

Application Filed

Jan 21, 2026

Non-Final Rejection

Apr 09, 2026

Examiner Interview Summary

Apr 09, 2026

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

72%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+37.0%)

3y 9m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 579 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.