Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/891,481

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2400

Examiner

ZARKA, DAVID PETER

Art Unit

2449

Tech Center

VMware LLC

Assignee

VMware, Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +13.1% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 567 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ZARKA, DAVID PETER View full profile →

Grants 82% — above average

Career Allow Rate

468 granted / 567 resolved

+22.5% vs TC avg

Moderate +13% lift

Without

With

+13.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 3m

Avg Prosecution

29 currently pending

Career history

596

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

12.5%

-27.5% vs TC avg

§103

41.8%

+1.8% vs TC avg

§102

13.9%

-26.1% vs TC avg

§112

25.7%

-14.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 567 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2400

Application Filed

Mar 24, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

82%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+13.1%)

3y 3m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 567 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.