Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 19/438,343

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

Sep 24, 2021 — provisional 63/248,179 +1 more

Examiner

HESTER, HOLLEY GRACE

Art Unit

Tech Center

ILLUMINA, INC.

Assignee

Illumina Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +44.0% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (67%); +44.0% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 60 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 67% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

40 granted / 60 resolved

+6.7% vs TC avg

Strong +44% interview lift

Without

With

+44.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

25 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

91.0%

+51.0% vs TC avg

§102

4.5%

-35.5% vs TC avg

§112

3.8%

-36.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 60 resolved cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

67%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+44.0%)

3y 2m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 60 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.