Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/817,470

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2400

Examiner

SU, SARAH

Art Unit

2431

Tech Center

Cisco Technology, Inc.

Assignee

Cisco Technology Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +18.5% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 673 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 80% — above average

Career Allow Rate

538 granted / 673 resolved

+19.9% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+18.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

17 currently pending

Career history

690

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

11.3%

-28.7% vs TC avg

§103

50.3%

+10.3% vs TC avg

§102

19.5%

-20.5% vs TC avg

§112

8.8%

-31.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 673 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2400

Application Filed

Dec 12, 2025

Non-Final Rejection

Mar 30, 2026

Interview Requested

Apr 08, 2026

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

Apr 08, 2026

Examiner Interview Summary

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+18.5%)

2y 11m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 673 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.