Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/598,150

Fault Tolerance In Network Topologies With Randomization And Wild Routing

Non-Final OA

Filed

Mar 07, 2024

Examiner

RIVAS, SALVADOR E

Art Unit

2413

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Google LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +22.7% interview lift. Interview already conducted in this application's prosecution history. This examiner has a 82% grant rate with +22.7% interview lift. Since an interview has already been tried, recommend written response with narrowed claims based on precedent claim evolution patterns.

Based on 738 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

RIVAS, SALVADOR E View full profile →

Grants 82% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

602 granted / 738 resolved

+23.6% vs TC avg

Strong +23% interview lift

Without

With

+22.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

767

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.9%

-39.1% vs TC avg

§103

91.1%

+51.1% vs TC avg

§102

2.1%

-37.9% vs TC avg

§112

1.4%

-38.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 738 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 07, 2024

Application Filed

May 19, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jul 07, 2026

Interview Requested

Jul 16, 2026

Examiner Interview Summary

Jul 16, 2026

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

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Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

82%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+22.7%)

3y 2m (~9m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 738 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.