Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/816,986

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2600

Examiner

SULTANA, NADIRA

Art Unit

2653

Tech Center

Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC

Assignee

Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +32.0% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (74%); +32.0% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 102 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SULTANA, NADIRA View full profile →

Grants 74% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

75 granted / 102 resolved

+13.5% vs TC avg

Strong +32% interview lift

Without

With

+32.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

27 currently pending

Career history

135

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

6.4%

-33.6% vs TC avg

§103

89.8%

+49.8% vs TC avg

§102

3.2%

-36.8% vs TC avg

§112

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 102 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2600

Application Filed

Mar 11, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+32.0%)

2y 11m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 102 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.