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Last updated: October 02, 2026
Application No. 18/579,861

MANAGING AN EARLY DATA COMMUNICATION CONFIGURATION

Final Rejection
Filed
Jan 16, 2024
Priority
Jul 16, 2021 — provisional 63/222,807 +1 more
Examiner
KIR, ALBERT
Art Unit
2485
Tech Center
2400 — Computer Networks
Assignee
Google LLC
OA Round
2 (Final)
68%
Grant Probability
Favorable
3-4
OA Rounds
0m
Est. Remaining
85%
With Interview

Interview Optional

— +16.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (68%); +16.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.
Based on 529 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KIR, ALBERT View full profile →
Grants 68% — above average
68%
Career Allowance Rate
360 granted / 529 resolved
+10.1% vs TC avg
Strong +17% interview lift
Without
With
+16.7%
Interview Lift
resolved cases with interview
Typical timeline
2y 8m
Avg Prosecution
27 currently pending
Career history
557
Total Applications
across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101
7.4%
-32.6% vs TC avg
§103
49.8%
+9.8% vs TC avg
§102
20.5%
-19.5% vs TC avg
§112
14.6%
-25.4% vs TC avg
Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 529 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 16, 2024
Application Filed
Dec 31, 2025
Non-Final Rejection mailed
Apr 30, 2026
Response Filed
Jul 27, 2026
Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

3-4
Expected OA Rounds
68%
Grant Probability
85%
With Interview (+16.7%)
2y 8m (~0m remaining)
Median Time to Grant
Moderate
PTA Risk
Based on 529 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.

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