Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 18/748,335

Untitled Application

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Examiner

PETKOVSEK, DANIEL

Art Unit

Tech Center

Ciena Corporation

Assignee

Ciena Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +10.1% interview lift. Interview lift (+10.1%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1590 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1331 granted / 1590 resolved

+23.7% vs TC avg

Moderate +10% lift

Without

With

+10.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 11m

Avg Prosecution

50 currently pending

Career history

1621

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

76.8%

+36.8% vs TC avg

§102

10.6%

-29.4% vs TC avg

§112

8.0%

-32.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1590 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 19, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+10.1%)

1y 11m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1590 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.