Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/800,337

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2600

Examiner

HANNETT, JAMES M

Art Unit

2639

Tech Center

Google LLC

Assignee

Google LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +0.5% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 1075 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HANNETT, JAMES M View full profile →

Grants 84% — above average

Career Allow Rate

904 granted / 1075 resolved

+24.1% vs TC avg

Minimal +0% lift

Without

With

+0.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

1095

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.0%

-36.0% vs TC avg

§103

40.7%

+0.7% vs TC avg

§102

43.7%

+3.7% vs TC avg

§112

5.2%

-34.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1075 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2600

Application Filed

Mar 17, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

85%

With Interview (+0.5%)

2y 5m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1075 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.