Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/728,683

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2800

Priority

Feb 01, 2022 — NL 2030803 +1 more

Examiner

THAKER, NIDHI VIVEK

Art Unit

2841

Tech Center

Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC

Assignee

Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +19.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (69%); +19.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 728 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 69% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

502 granted / 728 resolved

+9.0% vs TC avg

Strong +20% interview lift

Without

With

+19.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

7 currently pending

Career history

742

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

81.6%

+41.6% vs TC avg

§102

14.9%

-25.1% vs TC avg

§112

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 728 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2800

Application Filed

Apr 23, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 5m to grant Granted Apr 21, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

69%

Grant Probability

89%

With Interview (+19.6%)

2y 4m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 728 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.