Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/898,985

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2400

Examiner

SURVILLO, OLEG

Art Unit

2457

Tech Center

NetApp, Inc.

Assignee

Netapp Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +28.0% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 561 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 72% — above average

Career Allow Rate

405 granted / 561 resolved

+12.2% vs TC avg

Strong +28% interview lift

Without

With

+28.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

4y 0m

Avg Prosecution

26 currently pending

Career history

587

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

10.5%

-29.5% vs TC avg

§103

46.3%

+6.3% vs TC avg

§102

16.0%

-24.0% vs TC avg

§112

22.5%

-17.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 561 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

72%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+28.0%)

4y 0m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 561 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.

Untitled Application

Interview Optional

Examiner Intelligence

Statute-Specific Performance

Prosecution Timeline

Precedent Cases

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