Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/796,432

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Examiner

CASCA, FRED A

Art Unit

Tech Center

Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.

Assignee

Verizon Communications Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +13.4% interview lift. Interview lift (+13.4%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 638 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CASCA, FRED A View full profile →

Grants 85% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

540 granted / 638 resolved

+24.6% vs TC avg

Moderate +13% lift

Without

With

+13.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

17 currently pending

Career history

652

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.5%

-38.5% vs TC avg

§103

86.9%

+46.9% vs TC avg

§102

2.1%

-37.9% vs TC avg

§112

4.7%

-35.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 638 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

85%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+13.4%)

3y 0m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 638 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.