Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/797,397

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2600

Examiner

LAEKEMARIAM, YOSEF K

Art Unit

2691

Tech Center

Google LLC

Assignee

Google LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +14.0% interview lift. Interview lift (+14.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 977 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LAEKEMARIAM, YOSEF K View full profile →

Grants 82% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

806 granted / 977 resolved

+22.5% vs TC avg

Moderate +14% lift

Without

With

+14.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

27 currently pending

Career history

1003

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

89.2%

+49.2% vs TC avg

§102

3.7%

-36.3% vs TC avg

§112

1.6%

-38.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 977 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2600

Application Filed

May 04, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

82%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+14.0%)

2y 8m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 977 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.