Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/891,445

Untitled Application

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Filed

2400

Examiner

MENDAYE, KIDEST H

Art Unit

2457

Tech Center

AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

Assignee

AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +32.8% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 359 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MENDAYE, KIDEST H View full profile →

Grants 81% — above average

Career Allow Rate

292 granted / 359 resolved

+21.3% vs TC avg

Strong +33% interview lift

Without

With

+32.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

18 currently pending

Career history

377

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

11.4%

-28.6% vs TC avg

§103

61.9%

+21.9% vs TC avg

§102

7.0%

-33.0% vs TC avg

§112

8.1%

-31.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 359 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2400

Application Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

81%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+32.8%)

3y 0m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 359 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.