Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/811,735

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2100

Examiner

ROSTAMI, MOHAMMAD S

Art Unit

2154

Tech Center

NetApp, Inc.

Assignee

Netapp Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +25.9% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 635 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ROSTAMI, MOHAMMAD S View full profile →

Grants 67% — above average

Career Allow Rate

425 granted / 635 resolved

+6.9% vs TC avg

Strong +26% interview lift

Without

With

+25.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 10m

Avg Prosecution

38 currently pending

Career history

673

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

21.3%

-18.7% vs TC avg

§103

55.0%

+15.0% vs TC avg

§102

9.7%

-30.3% vs TC avg

§112

4.4%

-35.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 635 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2100

Application Filed

Jan 22, 2026

Non-Final Rejection

Jan 22, 2026

Examiner Interview (Telephonic)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

67%

Grant Probability

93%

With Interview (+25.9%)

3y 10m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 635 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.

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Interview Optional

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