Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/420,159

VERIFYING OPERATING SYSTEM DISK INTEGRITY FOR VIRTUAL MACHINES

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 23, 2024

Examiner

ZHAO, BING

Art Unit

2151

Tech Center

2100 — Computer Architecture & Software

Assignee

Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +46.0% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (90%); +46.0% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 473 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ZHAO, BING View full profile →

Grants 90% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

425 granted / 473 resolved

+34.9% vs TC avg

Strong +46% interview lift

Without

With

+46.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

10 currently pending

Career history

488

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.5%

-37.5% vs TC avg

§103

82.8%

+42.8% vs TC avg

§102

4.4%

-35.6% vs TC avg

§112

9.3%

-30.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 473 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 23, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

90%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+46.0%)

2y 10m (~4m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 473 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.