Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 19/303,720

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2600

Examiner

MONIKANG, GEORGE C

Art Unit

2692

Tech Center

Starkey Laboratories, Inc.

Assignee

Starkey Laboratories, Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +7.2% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 942 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MONIKANG, GEORGE C View full profile →

Grants 74% — above average

Career Allow Rate

702 granted / 942 resolved

+14.5% vs TC avg

Moderate +7% lift

Without

With

+7.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

47 currently pending

Career history

989

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.9%

-36.1% vs TC avg

§103

58.6%

+18.6% vs TC avg

§102

22.5%

-17.5% vs TC avg

§112

4.0%

-36.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 942 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2600

Application Filed

Feb 07, 2026

Non-Final Rejection

Mar 18, 2026

Interview Requested

Apr 14, 2026

Examiner Interview Summary

Apr 14, 2026

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

82%

With Interview (+7.2%)

3y 0m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 942 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.

Untitled Application

Interview Optional

Examiner Intelligence

Statute-Specific Performance

Prosecution Timeline

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