Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/817,964

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2400

Examiner

VAUGHAN, MICHAEL R

Art Unit

2431

Tech Center

Red Hat, Inc.

Assignee

Red Hat Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +31.1% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 799 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

VAUGHAN, MICHAEL R View full profile →

Grants 78% — above average

Career Allow Rate

626 granted / 799 resolved

+18.3% vs TC avg

Strong +31% interview lift

Without

With

+31.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

23 currently pending

Career history

822

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

16.3%

-23.7% vs TC avg

§103

35.5%

-4.5% vs TC avg

§102

23.2%

-16.8% vs TC avg

§112

19.2%

-20.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 799 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2400

Application Filed

Feb 21, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+31.1%)

3y 0m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 799 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.