Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/890,395

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2100

Examiner

TOUGHIRY, ARYAN D

Art Unit

2165

Tech Center

Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC

Assignee

Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +19.9% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 189 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

TOUGHIRY, ARYAN D View full profile →

Grants 68% — above average

Career Allow Rate

128 granted / 189 resolved

+7.7% vs TC avg

Strong +20% interview lift

Without

With

+19.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 1m

Avg Prosecution

18 currently pending

Career history

207

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

7.0%

-33.0% vs TC avg

§103

64.4%

+24.4% vs TC avg

§102

14.9%

-25.1% vs TC avg

§112

7.0%

-33.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 189 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2100

Application Filed

Aug 08, 2025

Non-Final Rejection

Oct 21, 2025

Interview Requested

Nov 04, 2025

Examiner Interview Summary

Nov 04, 2025

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

Nov 12, 2025

Response Filed

Jan 12, 2026

Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

68%

Grant Probability

88%

With Interview (+19.9%)

3y 1m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 189 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.