Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/890,334

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2400

Examiner

FAN, JOHN

Art Unit

2441

Tech Center

VERIZON PATENT AND LICENSING INC.

Assignee

Verizon Communications Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +26.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (68%); +26.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 275 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 68% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

188 granted / 275 resolved

+8.4% vs TC avg

Strong +26% interview lift

Without

With

+26.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 3m

Avg Prosecution

1 currently pending

Career history

289

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.1%

-38.9% vs TC avg

§103

96.3%

+56.3% vs TC avg

§102

1.4%

-38.6% vs TC avg

§112

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 275 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2400

Application Filed

Apr 27, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

68%

Grant Probability

95%

With Interview (+26.4%)

3y 3m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 275 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.