Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 19/304,635

Untitled Application

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Filed

Priority

Aug 27, 2024 — JP 2024-145833

Examiner

CHEN, BRET P

Art Unit

Tech Center

Tokyo Electron Limited

Assignee

Tokyo Electron Limited

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +16.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (84%); +16.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1139 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

961 granted / 1139 resolved

+24.4% vs TC avg

Strong +17% interview lift

Without

With

+16.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

34 currently pending

Career history

1167

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

72.5%

+32.5% vs TC avg

§102

1.4%

-38.6% vs TC avg

§112

6.0%

-34.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1139 resolved cases

Precedent Cases

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2y 6m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

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DEPOSITION METHOD

1y 10m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

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1y 12m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+16.6%)

2y 7m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1139 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.