Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/756,717

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2600

Examiner

CHU, DAVID H

Art Unit

2616

Tech Center

Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC

Assignee

Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +2.9% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 683 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CHU, DAVID H View full profile →

Grants 78% — above average

Career Allow Rate

533 granted / 683 resolved

+18.0% vs TC avg

Minimal +3% lift

Without

With

+2.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

31 currently pending

Career history

714

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

9.8%

-30.2% vs TC avg

§103

58.0%

+18.0% vs TC avg

§102

18.1%

-21.9% vs TC avg

§112

5.5%

-34.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 683 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2600

Application Filed

Mar 07, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

81%

With Interview (+2.9%)

2y 9m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 683 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.