Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 18/842,501

System and Method for Light Data File Upload Prevention

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 29, 2024

Priority

Mar 04, 2022 — provisional 63/316,493 +1 more

Examiner

RAHIM, MONJUR

Art Unit

2436

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Proofpoint Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +16.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (84%); +16.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 890 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

RAHIM, MONJUR View full profile →

Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

752 granted / 890 resolved

+26.5% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+16.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

34 currently pending

Career history

923

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

8.2%

-31.8% vs TC avg

§103

63.0%

+23.0% vs TC avg

§102

7.5%

-32.5% vs TC avg

§112

3.8%

-36.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 890 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 29, 2024

Application Filed

Dec 04, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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1y 11m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/009,873

Patent 12652300

PROBABILISTIC EVIDENCE BASED INSIDER THREAT DETECTION AND REASONING

3y 6m to grant Granted Jun 09, 2026

18/630,557

Patent 12619554

NON-INTRUSIVE REKEYING FOR MEMORY ENCRYPTION

2y 0m to grant Granted May 05, 2026

18/649,783

Patent 12615145

Controlling Operator Access To Customer Cloud Infrastructure Environments

1y 12m to grant Granted Apr 28, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+16.3%)

2y 11m (~1y 1m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 890 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.