Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 19/288,115

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

Aug 02, 2024 — provisional 63/678,643

Examiner

EKPO, NNENNA NGOZI

Art Unit

Tech Center

VIZIO, INC.

Assignee

Vizio Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +20.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (72%); +20.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 596 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

EKPO, NNENNA NGOZI View full profile →

Grants 72% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

426 granted / 596 resolved

+11.5% vs TC avg

Strong +21% interview lift

Without

With

+20.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

26 currently pending

Career history

622

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

§103

89.8%

+49.8% vs TC avg

§102

5.6%

-34.4% vs TC avg

§112

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 596 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 30, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

72%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+20.7%)

3y 2m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 596 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.