Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/768,333

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2100

Examiner

SOMERS, MARC S

Art Unit

2159

Tech Center

DISH Network Technologies India Private Limited

Assignee

DISH NETWORK L.L.C.

OA Round

3 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 64% of cases after interview

— +34.3% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 564 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 64% of resolved cases

Career Allow Rate

364 granted / 564 resolved

+4.5% vs TC avg

Strong +34% interview lift

Without

With

+34.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

4y 0m

Avg Prosecution

36 currently pending

Career history

600

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

18.0%

-22.0% vs TC avg

§103

47.9%

+7.9% vs TC avg

§102

10.1%

-29.9% vs TC avg

§112

15.1%

-24.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 564 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2100

Application Filed

Mar 06, 2025

Non-Final Rejection

Jun 03, 2025

Response Filed

Jun 28, 2025

Final Rejection

Aug 14, 2025

Request for Continued Examination

Aug 22, 2025

Response after Non-Final Action

Oct 09, 2025

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

64%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+34.3%)

4y 0m

Median Time to Grant

High

PTA Risk

Based on 564 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.