Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 18/816,159

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2400

Examiner

SCOTT, RANDY A

Art Unit

2439

Tech Center

AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

Assignee

AT&T Intellectual Property I L.P.

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -2.2% interview lift. Interview lift (-2.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 948 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SCOTT, RANDY A View full profile →

Grants 85% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

802 granted / 948 resolved

+24.6% vs TC avg

Minimal -2% lift

Without

With

+-2.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

976

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.6%

-37.4% vs TC avg

§103

88.5%

+48.5% vs TC avg

§102

2.9%

-37.1% vs TC avg

§112

3.6%

-36.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 948 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2400

Application Filed

Feb 13, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

May 11, 2026

Response Filed

Jun 01, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

85%

Grant Probability

82%

With Interview (-2.2%)

2y 10m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 948 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.