Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/895,717

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2600

Examiner

DEANE JR, WILLIAM J

Art Unit

2693

Tech Center

NICE LTD.

Assignee

Nice Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +2.0% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 853 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

DEANE JR, WILLIAM J View full profile →

Grants 83% — above average

Career Allow Rate

705 granted / 853 resolved

+22.6% vs TC avg

Minimal +2% lift

Without

With

+2.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 1m

Avg Prosecution

18 currently pending

Career history

871

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

10.1%

-29.9% vs TC avg

§103

43.1%

+3.1% vs TC avg

§102

14.8%

-25.2% vs TC avg

§112

12.3%

-27.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 853 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2600

Application Filed

Mar 14, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

83%

Grant Probability

85%

With Interview (+2.0%)

3y 1m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 853 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.

Untitled Application

Interview Optional

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Prosecution Timeline

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