Last updated: October 02, 2026

Application No. 18/745,454

VIRTUAL MACHINE EXECUTION WITH HETEROGENOUS HOST AND VIRTUAL MACHINE INSTRUCTION SET ARCHITECTURES

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 17, 2024

Examiner

CHERY, MARDOCHEE

Art Unit

2133

Tech Center

2100 — Computer Architecture & Software

Assignee

Synopsys Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +10.3% interview lift. Interview lift (+10.3%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 885 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 88% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

783 granted / 885 resolved

+33.5% vs TC avg

Moderate +10% lift

Without

With

+10.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

18 currently pending

Career history

899

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.8%

-36.2% vs TC avg

§103

44.7%

+4.7% vs TC avg

§102

18.8%

-21.2% vs TC avg

§112

13.4%

-26.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 885 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 17, 2024

Application Filed

Aug 12, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

88%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+10.3%)

2y 6m (~2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 885 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.