Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/811,831

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2600

Examiner

TESHALE, AKELAW

Art Unit

2694

Tech Center

NICE LTD.

Assignee

Nice Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +15.5% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 835 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 82% — above average

Career Allow Rate

688 granted / 835 resolved

+22.4% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+15.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

32 currently pending

Career history

867

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

7.4%

-32.6% vs TC avg

§103

41.0%

+1.0% vs TC avg

§102

35.5%

-4.5% vs TC avg

§112

6.2%

-33.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 835 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2600

Application Filed

Feb 17, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

82%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+15.5%)

2y 11m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 835 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.