Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/798,745

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2400

Examiner

AMBAYE, SAMUEL

Art Unit

2433

Tech Center

Cisco Technology, Inc.

Assignee

Cisco Technology Inc.

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +25.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (82%); +25.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 676 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

AMBAYE, SAMUEL View full profile →

Grants 82% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

556 granted / 676 resolved

+22.2% vs TC avg

Strong +25% interview lift

Without

With

+25.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

24 currently pending

Career history

704

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

§103

93.8%

+53.8% vs TC avg

§102

2.5%

-37.5% vs TC avg

§112

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 676 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2400

Application Filed

Jan 14, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Apr 14, 2026

Response Filed

Jul 07, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 1m to grant Granted Apr 14, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

82%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+25.1%)

2y 10m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 676 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.