Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 18/827,372

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2600

Examiner

LIU, LI

Art Unit

2634

Tech Center

Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC

Assignee

Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +16.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (81%); +16.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1734 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 81% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1399 granted / 1734 resolved

+20.7% vs TC avg

Strong +17% interview lift

Without

With

+16.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

16 currently pending

Career history

1750

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.6%

-37.4% vs TC avg

§103

74.0%

+34.0% vs TC avg

§102

4.9%

-35.1% vs TC avg

§112

15.1%

-24.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1734 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2600

Application Filed

Jun 30, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

81%

Grant Probability

97%

With Interview (+16.7%)

2y 7m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1734 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.