Last updated: May 22, 2026

Application No. 18/057,303

USING A TOFU (TRUST ON FIRST USE) SCHEME TO PROVIDE A SECURE INTERFACE BETWEEN TWO MODULES

Non-Final OA

Filed

Nov 21, 2022

Examiner

PICH, PONNOREAY

Art Unit

2495

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Intel Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +11.0% interview lift. Interview lift (+11.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 360 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 87% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

313 granted / 360 resolved

+28.9% vs TC avg

Moderate +11% lift

Without

With

+11.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 1m

Avg Prosecution

14 currently pending

Career history

374

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

15.0%

-25.0% vs TC avg

§103

32.4%

-7.6% vs TC avg

§102

21.7%

-18.3% vs TC avg

§112

19.8%

-20.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 360 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 21, 2022

Application Filed

Feb 03, 2023

Response after Non-Final Action

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

87%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+11.0%)

3y 1m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 360 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.