Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 18/818,960

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Examiner

SOE, KYAW Z

Art Unit

Tech Center

Cisco Technology, Inc.

Assignee

Cisco Technology Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +9.7% interview lift. Interview lift (+9.7%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 357 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SOE, KYAW Z View full profile →

Grants 90% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

320 granted / 357 resolved

+29.6% vs TC avg

Moderate +10% lift

Without

With

+9.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 1m

Avg Prosecution

26 currently pending

Career history

392

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.9%

-38.1% vs TC avg

§103

77.8%

+37.8% vs TC avg

§102

6.2%

-33.8% vs TC avg

§112

4.5%

-35.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 357 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

90%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+9.7%)

2y 1m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 357 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.