Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/751,777

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2400

Examiner

KHANAL, SANDARVA

Art Unit

2453

Tech Center

CIENA CORPORATION

Assignee

Ciena Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +18.4% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 182 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 66% — above average

Career Allow Rate

120 granted / 182 resolved

+5.9% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+18.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

203

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

13.1%

-26.9% vs TC avg

§103

46.3%

+6.3% vs TC avg

§102

8.0%

-32.0% vs TC avg

§112

16.9%

-23.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 182 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2400

Application Filed

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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

66%

Grant Probability

84%

With Interview (+18.4%)

3y 0m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 182 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.