Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/883,160

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2400

Examiner

MADAMBA, GLENFORD J

Art Unit

2451

Tech Center

Arista Networks, Inc.

Assignee

Arista Networks Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +18.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (81%); +18.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 537 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MADAMBA, GLENFORD J View full profile →

Grants 81% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

436 granted / 537 resolved

+21.2% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+18.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 1m

Avg Prosecution

9 currently pending

Career history

554

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

§103

87.7%

+47.7% vs TC avg

§102

9.5%

-30.5% vs TC avg

§112

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 537 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2400

Application Filed

Feb 25, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

81%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+18.4%)

3y 1m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 537 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.