Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 19/326,081

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Examiner

MERENE, JAN CHRISTOP L

Art Unit

3773

Tech Center

Roger P. Jackson

Assignee

Roger P. Jackson

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +48.8% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 933 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MERENE, JAN CHRISTOP L View full profile →

Grants 68% — above average

Career Allow Rate

636 granted / 933 resolved

+8.2% vs TC avg

Strong +49% interview lift

Without

With

+48.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 4m

Avg Prosecution

41 currently pending

Career history

974

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.6%

-37.4% vs TC avg

§103

40.6%

+0.6% vs TC avg

§102

29.4%

-10.6% vs TC avg

§112

19.8%

-20.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 933 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

Nov 13, 2025

Non-Final Rejection (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 24, 2026

17/060,965

Patent 12575860

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2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 17, 2026

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2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 17, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

68%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+48.8%)

3y 4m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 933 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.