Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/890,647

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2400

Examiner

TABOR, AMARE F

Art Unit

2434

Tech Center

Arista Networks, Inc.

Assignee

Arista Networks, Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +23.1% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 825 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 83% — above average

Career Allow Rate

683 granted / 825 resolved

+22.8% vs TC avg

Strong +23% interview lift

Without

With

+23.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

11 currently pending

Career history

836

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

9.2%

-30.8% vs TC avg

§103

56.6%

+16.6% vs TC avg

§102

11.1%

-28.9% vs TC avg

§112

6.3%

-33.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 825 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2400

Application Filed

Jan 17, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 24, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

83%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+23.1%)

3y 0m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 825 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.