Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/777,363

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

WOLF, DARREN E

Art Unit

Tech Center

Cisco Technology, Inc.

Assignee

Cisco Technology Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +15.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (85%); +15.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 789 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WOLF, DARREN E View full profile →

Grants 85% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

670 granted / 789 resolved

+24.9% vs TC avg

Strong +15% interview lift

Without

With

+15.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 1m

Avg Prosecution

14 currently pending

Career history

806

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

§103

63.0%

+23.0% vs TC avg

§102

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§112

34.8%

-5.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 789 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 06, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 9m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/464,196

Patent 12659035

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2y 9m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/279,153

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2y 9m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

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2y 3m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

85%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+15.2%)

2y 1m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 789 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.