Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 18/583,330

DYNAMIC ADDITION OF NETWORK RESOURCES BASED ON APPLICATION FUNCTION NOTIFICATION

Non-Final OA

Filed

Feb 21, 2024

Priority

Dec 30, 2021 — continuation of 11/943,653

Examiner

TACDIRAN, ANDRE GEE

Art Unit

2415

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Cisco Technology Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +22.9% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (80%); +22.9% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 400 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

TACDIRAN, ANDRE GEE View full profile →

Grants 80% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

318 granted / 400 resolved

+21.5% vs TC avg

Strong +23% interview lift

Without

With

+22.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

15 currently pending

Career history

440

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

81.1%

+41.1% vs TC avg

§102

2.9%

-37.1% vs TC avg

§112

13.8%

-26.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 400 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 21, 2024

Application Filed

Mar 30, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 8m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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Patent 12647885

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2y 11m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+22.9%)

2y 9m (~4m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 400 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.