Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/533,370

DETERMINING WHEN A TECHNICAL SUPPORT SYSTEM IS TO RESPOND IN A MULTI-PARTY CONVERSATION

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 08, 2023

Examiner

BASOM, BLAINE T

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Cisco Technology Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 43% of cases after interview

— +20.2% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 334 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BASOM, BLAINE T View full profile →

Grants 43% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

144 granted / 334 resolved

-16.9% vs TC avg

Strong +20% interview lift

Without

With

+20.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

4y 6m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

368

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.1%

-38.9% vs TC avg

§103

86.1%

+46.1% vs TC avg

§102

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

§112

2.6%

-37.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 334 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 08, 2023

Application Filed

May 21, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

43%

Grant Probability

63%

With Interview (+20.2%)

4y 6m (~1y 11m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 334 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.