Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/816,225

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2400

Examiner

CHACKO, JOE

Art Unit

2457

Tech Center

MELLANOX TECHNOLOGIES, LTD.

Assignee

Mellanox Technologies Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +29.1% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 575 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CHACKO, JOE View full profile →

Grants 75% — above average

Career Allow Rate

429 granted / 575 resolved

+14.6% vs TC avg

Strong +29% interview lift

Without

With

+29.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

595

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

9.7%

-30.3% vs TC avg

§103

56.3%

+16.3% vs TC avg

§102

24.2%

-15.8% vs TC avg

§112

4.0%

-36.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 575 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2400

Application Filed

Mar 21, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

75%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+29.1%)

3y 2m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 575 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.