Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 19/327,628

Untitled Application

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Filed

1600

Examiner

KAY, ZACHARIAH A

Art Unit

1661

Tech Center

University of Guelph

Assignee

UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -43.7% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 65 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KAY, ZACHARIAH A View full profile →

Grants 92% — above average

Career Allow Rate

60 granted / 65 resolved

+32.3% vs TC avg

Minimal -44% lift

Without

With

+-43.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

12m

Avg Prosecution

9 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.0%

-36.0% vs TC avg

§103

24.8%

-15.2% vs TC avg

§102

24.8%

-15.2% vs TC avg

§112

38.9%

-1.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 65 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

1600

Application Filed

Jan 15, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 5m to grant Granted Jan 06, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

92%

Grant Probability

49%

With Interview (-43.7%)

12m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 65 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.