Last updated: April 17, 2026

Application No. 18/536,882

Method for an Improved Information Storage and Retrieval System

Final Rejection

Filed

Dec 12, 2023

Examiner

SHRESTHA, BIJENDRA K

Art Unit

3691

Tech Center

3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce

Assignee

unknown

OA Round

2 (Final)

Interview Optional

— +41.0% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 614 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SHRESTHA, BIJENDRA K View full profile →

Grants 61% of resolved cases

Career Allow Rate

372 granted / 614 resolved

+8.6% vs TC avg

Strong +41% interview lift

Without

With

+41.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 1m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

636

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

31.9%

-8.1% vs TC avg

§103

33.2%

-6.8% vs TC avg

§102

8.4%

-31.6% vs TC avg

§112

14.8%

-25.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 614 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 12, 2023

Application Filed

Feb 21, 2025

Examiner Interview (Telephonic)

Feb 22, 2025

Non-Final Rejection

Aug 27, 2025

Response Filed

Dec 08, 2025

Examiner Interview (Telephonic)

Dec 09, 2025

Final Rejection (current)

Precedent Cases

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18/544,863

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2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 10, 2026

18/792,701

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2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 10, 2026

18/776,373

Patent 12567114

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2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 03, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

61%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+41.0%)

3y 1m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 614 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.