Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/798,620

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2400

Examiner

ELFERVIG, TAYLOR A

Art Unit

2445

Tech Center

Cisco Technology, Inc.

Assignee

Cisco Technology Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 62% of cases after interview

— +37.7% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 417 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ELFERVIG, TAYLOR A View full profile →

Grants 62% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

260 granted / 417 resolved

+2.4% vs TC avg

Strong +38% interview lift

Without

With

+37.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 11m

Avg Prosecution

12 currently pending

Career history

442

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.4%

-38.6% vs TC avg

§103

93.1%

+53.1% vs TC avg

§102

4.4%

-35.6% vs TC avg

§112

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 417 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2400

Application Filed

May 04, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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2y 9m to grant Granted May 12, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

62%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+37.7%)

3y 11m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 417 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.