Last updated: April 22, 2026

Application No. 18/888,107

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2600

Examiner

DUGDA, MULUGETA TUJI

Art Unit

2653

Tech Center

Google LLC

Assignee

Google LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +20.8% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (82%); +20.8% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 49 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

DUGDA, MULUGETA TUJI View full profile →

Grants 82% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

40 granted / 49 resolved

+21.6% vs TC avg

Strong +21% interview lift

Without

With

+20.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

19 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

17.9%

-22.1% vs TC avg

§103

57.8%

+17.8% vs TC avg

§102

19.3%

-20.7% vs TC avg

§112

5.0%

-35.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 49 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2600

Application Filed

Apr 03, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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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

82%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+20.8%)

2y 11m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 49 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.