Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/826,160

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2400

Examiner

BUI, JONATHAN A

Art Unit

2443

Tech Center

Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC

Assignee

Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +24.3% interview lift. Interview already conducted in this application's prosecution history. This examiner has a 81% grant rate with +24.3% interview lift. Since an interview has already been tried, recommend written response with narrowed claims based on precedent claim evolution patterns.

Based on 598 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BUI, JONATHAN A View full profile →

Grants 81% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

487 granted / 598 resolved

+21.4% vs TC avg

Strong +24% interview lift

Without

With

+24.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

11 currently pending

Career history

610

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.5%

-37.5% vs TC avg

§103

72.8%

+32.8% vs TC avg

§102

11.9%

-28.1% vs TC avg

§112

7.2%

-32.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 598 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2400

Application Filed

Apr 24, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jun 03, 2026

Examiner Interview Summary

Jun 03, 2026

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

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Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

81%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+24.3%)

2y 10m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 598 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.