Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 19/219,029

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

1700

Priority

Oct 08, 2024 — provisional 63/704,652

Examiner

TRINH, THANH TRUC

Art Unit

1726

Tech Center

City University of Hong Kong

Assignee

City University of Hong Kong

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +11.3% interview lift. Interview lift (+11.3%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 807 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

TRINH, THANH TRUC View full profile →

Grants only 22% of cases

Career Allowance Rate

178 granted / 807 resolved

-37.9% vs TC avg

Moderate +11% lift

Without

With

+11.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

4y 3m

Avg Prosecution

49 currently pending

Career history

870

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

83.0%

+43.0% vs TC avg

§102

3.0%

-37.0% vs TC avg

§112

2.2%

-37.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 807 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

1700

Application Filed

Mar 26, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

May 15, 2026

Response Filed

Jul 08, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

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2y 10m to grant Granted Mar 10, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

22%

Grant Probability

33%

With Interview (+11.3%)

4y 3m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 807 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.