Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 18/902,257

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2400

Examiner

SHOLEMAN, ABU S

Art Unit

2496

Tech Center

Extreme Networks, Inc.

Assignee

Extreme Networks Inc.

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +27.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (79%); +27.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 784 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 79% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

616 granted / 784 resolved

+18.6% vs TC avg

Strong +27% interview lift

Without

With

+27.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

36 currently pending

Career history

830

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.6%

-38.4% vs TC avg

§103

89.6%

+49.6% vs TC avg

§102

2.6%

-37.4% vs TC avg

§112

4.5%

-35.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 784 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2400

Application Filed

Dec 16, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Mar 03, 2026

Response Filed

May 08, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

79%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+27.3%)

3y 0m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 784 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.