Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 19/308,026

Untitled Application

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Filed

2400

Examiner

PEREZ FUENTES, LUIS M

Art Unit

2481

Tech Center

William Marsh Rice University

Assignee

William Marsh Rice University

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -17.8% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 689 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 83% — above average

Career Allow Rate

574 granted / 689 resolved

+23.3% vs TC avg

Minimal -18% lift

Without

With

+-17.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

30 currently pending

Career history

719

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.1%

-37.9% vs TC avg

§103

58.1%

+18.1% vs TC avg

§102

5.9%

-34.1% vs TC avg

§112

2.5%

-37.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 689 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2400

Application Filed

Sep 18, 2025

Non-Final Rejection

Nov 21, 2025

Interview Requested

Dec 03, 2025

Examiner Interview Summary

Dec 03, 2025

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

Dec 16, 2025

Interview Requested

Dec 23, 2025

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

Dec 23, 2025

Examiner Interview Summary

Mar 25, 2026

Response Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

83%

Grant Probability

66%

With Interview (-17.8%)

2y 7m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 689 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.