Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 19/274,082

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Examiner

LYNCH, PATRICK JOHN

Art Unit

3732

Tech Center

BROTHER KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Assignee

Brother Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 60% of cases after interview

— +42.2% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 361 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LYNCH, PATRICK JOHN View full profile →

Grants 60% of resolved cases

Career Allow Rate

218 granted / 361 resolved

At TC average

Strong +42% interview lift

Without

With

+42.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

39 currently pending

Career history

400

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.0%

-38.0% vs TC avg

§103

39.3%

-0.7% vs TC avg

§102

21.8%

-18.2% vs TC avg

§112

34.3%

-5.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 361 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

Jan 16, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

60%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+42.2%)

2y 6m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 361 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.

Untitled Application

This examiner grants 60% of cases after interview

Examiner Intelligence

Statute-Specific Performance

Prosecution Timeline

Precedent Cases

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