Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/885,822

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2400

Examiner

PATEL, CHIRAG R

Art Unit

2454

Tech Center

Mellanox Technologies, Ltd.

Assignee

Mellanox Technologies Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +15.7% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 709 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

PATEL, CHIRAG R View full profile →

Grants 87% — above average

Career Allow Rate

617 granted / 709 resolved

+27.0% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+15.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

12 currently pending

Career history

721

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

9.6%

-30.4% vs TC avg

§103

53.4%

+13.4% vs TC avg

§102

20.7%

-19.3% vs TC avg

§112

5.6%

-34.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 709 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2400

Application Filed

Feb 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

87%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+15.7%)

2y 11m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 709 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.