Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 18/898,991

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2400

Examiner

VANG, MENG

Art Unit

2443

Tech Center

NetApp, Inc.

Assignee

Netapp Inc.

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +27.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (78%); +27.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 303 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

235 granted / 303 resolved

+17.6% vs TC avg

Strong +28% interview lift

Without

With

+27.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

331

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.0%

-38.0% vs TC avg

§103

92.3%

+52.3% vs TC avg

§102

3.3%

-36.7% vs TC avg

§112

1.5%

-38.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 303 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2400

Application Filed

Jan 16, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Apr 07, 2026

Response Filed

Jul 01, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+27.6%)

2y 9m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 303 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.