Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/798,108

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2600

Examiner

SONNERS, SCOTT E

Art Unit

2613

Tech Center

GOOGLE LLC

Assignee

Google LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +12.0% interview lift. Interview lift (+12.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 385 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SONNERS, SCOTT E View full profile →

Grants 69% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

267 granted / 385 resolved

+9.4% vs TC avg

Moderate +12% lift

Without

With

+12.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 3m

Avg Prosecution

11 currently pending

Career history

402

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.2%

-36.8% vs TC avg

§103

56.1%

+16.1% vs TC avg

§102

23.9%

-16.1% vs TC avg

§112

10.6%

-29.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 385 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2600

Application Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

69%

Grant Probability

81%

With Interview (+12.0%)

3y 3m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 385 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.