Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 18/650,572

Identifying Open-Source Software Dependencies in Binary Files

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 30, 2024

Examiner

WU, DAXIN

Art Unit

2191

Tech Center

2100 — Computer Architecture & Software

Assignee

Dell Products L.P.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +18.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (85%); +18.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 632 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 85% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

540 granted / 632 resolved

+30.4% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+18.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 3m

Avg Prosecution

8 currently pending

Career history

652

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.7%

-38.3% vs TC avg

§103

93.1%

+53.1% vs TC avg

§102

2.0%

-38.0% vs TC avg

§112

1.6%

-38.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 632 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 30, 2024

Application Filed

Mar 26, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

85%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+18.1%)

2y 3m (~1m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 632 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.