Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/815,473

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2400

Examiner

KNACKSTEDT, JACOB BENEDICT

Art Unit

2408

Tech Center

Red Hat, Inc.

Assignee

Red Hat Inc.

OA Round

3 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +15.7% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 43 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KNACKSTEDT, JACOB BENEDICT View full profile →

Grants 88% — above average

Career Allow Rate

38 granted / 43 resolved

+28.4% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+15.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

8.4%

-31.6% vs TC avg

§103

62.0%

+22.0% vs TC avg

§102

9.8%

-30.2% vs TC avg

§112

14.7%

-25.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 43 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2400

Application Filed

Dec 03, 2025

Non-Final Rejection

Jan 08, 2026

Response Filed

Jan 29, 2026

Final Rejection

Feb 12, 2026

Examiner Interview Summary

Feb 12, 2026

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

Feb 17, 2026

Request for Continued Examination

Feb 26, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

Mar 13, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

88%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+15.7%)

2y 8m

Median Time to Grant

High

PTA Risk

Based on 43 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.