Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/895,189

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2600

Examiner

BEARD, CHARLES LLOYD

Art Unit

2611

Tech Center

Roblox Corporation

Assignee

Roblox Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +36.1% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 350 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BEARD, CHARLES LLOYD View full profile →

Grants 67% — above average

Career Allow Rate

235 granted / 350 resolved

+7.1% vs TC avg

Strong +36% interview lift

Without

With

+36.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

38 currently pending

Career history

388

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

5.4%

-34.6% vs TC avg

§103

70.3%

+30.3% vs TC avg

§102

6.1%

-33.9% vs TC avg

§112

15.3%

-24.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 350 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2600

Application Filed

Mar 25, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 17, 2026

17/843,891

Patent 12548225

AUDIO OR VISUAL INPUT INTERACTING WITH VIDEO CREATION

2y 5m to grant Granted Feb 10, 2026

17/900,200

Patent 12519924

MULTI-PERSPECTIVE AUGMENTED REALITY EXPERIENCE

2y 5m to grant Granted Jan 06, 2026

18/050,327

Patent 12511801

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2y 5m to grant Granted Dec 30, 2025

Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

67%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+36.1%)

2y 11m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 350 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.