Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/262,782

OPTICAL VECTOR MULTIPLIER

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 25, 2023

Priority

Feb 05, 2021 — EU 21155439.9 +1 more

Examiner

HUSTOFT, JUSTIN WAYNE

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +19.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (67%); +19.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 88 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 67% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

59 granted / 88 resolved

+7.0% vs TC avg

Strong +20% interview lift

Without

With

+19.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 6m

Avg Prosecution

26 currently pending

Career history

123

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

91.6%

+51.6% vs TC avg

§102

5.7%

-34.3% vs TC avg

§112

2.7%

-37.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 88 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 25, 2023

Application Filed

May 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jul 02, 2026

Interview Requested

Precedent Cases

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2y 11m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

17/405,889

Patent 12669689

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4y 10m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

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3y 4m to grant Granted May 12, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

67%

Grant Probability

87%

With Interview (+19.7%)

3y 6m (~6m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 88 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.