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Last updated: April 24, 2026
Application No. 18/888,776

Untitled Application

Unknown
Filed
2100
Examiner
DEROSE, VOLVICK
Art Unit
2176
Tech Center
RED HAT, INC.
Assignee
Red Hat Inc.
OA Round
1 (Non-Final)
90%
Grant Probability
Favorable
1-2
OA Rounds
2y 5m
To Grant
99%
With Interview

Interview Optional

— +10.6% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.
Based on 625 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

DEROSE, VOLVICK View full profile →
Grants 90% — above average
90%
Career Allow Rate
563 granted / 625 resolved
+30.1% vs TC avg
Moderate +11% lift
Without
With
+10.6%
Interview Lift
resolved cases with interview
Typical timeline
2y 5m
Avg Prosecution
16 currently pending
Career history
641
Total Applications
across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101
3.6%
-36.4% vs TC avg
§103
49.3%
+9.3% vs TC avg
§102
33.2%
-6.8% vs TC avg
§112
4.1%
-35.9% vs TC avg
Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 625 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2100
Application Filed
Mar 18, 2026
Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2
Expected OA Rounds
90%
Grant Probability
99%
With Interview (+10.6%)
2y 5m
Median Time to Grant
Low
PTA Risk
Based on 625 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.

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