Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/896,135

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2600

Examiner

KAZEMINEZHAD, FARZAD

Art Unit

2653

Tech Center

Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC

Assignee

Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +66.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (71%); +66.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 542 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KAZEMINEZHAD, FARZAD View full profile →

Grants 71% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

385 granted / 542 resolved

+11.0% vs TC avg

Strong +67% interview lift

Without

With

+66.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 6m

Avg Prosecution

14 currently pending

Career history

564

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.5%

-38.5% vs TC avg

§103

64.7%

+24.7% vs TC avg

§102

7.4%

-32.6% vs TC avg

§112

3.5%

-36.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 542 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2600

Application Filed

May 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

71%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+66.7%)

3y 6m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 542 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.