Last updated: July 10, 2026

Application No. 19/377,518

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Priority

Nov 24, 2020 — GB 2018444.6 +2 more

Examiner

HOLMES, JUSTIN

Art Unit

3655

Tech Center

VRIJE UNIVERSITEIT BRUSSEL

Assignee

Vrije Universiteit Brussel

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +9.9% interview lift. Interview lift (+9.9%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1291 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HOLMES, JUSTIN View full profile →

Grants 89% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1148 granted / 1291 resolved

+28.9% vs TC avg

Moderate +10% lift

Without

With

+9.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 0m

Avg Prosecution

19 currently pending

Career history

1301

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

§103

58.4%

+18.4% vs TC avg

§102

8.4%

-31.6% vs TC avg

§112

21.5%

-18.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1291 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Apr 23, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

89%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+9.9%)

2y 0m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1291 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.