Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/905,264

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2100

Examiner

SOMERS, MARC S

Art Unit

2159

Tech Center

Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC

Assignee

Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +34.3% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 564 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SOMERS, MARC S View full profile →

Grants 64% of resolved cases

Career Allow Rate

364 granted / 564 resolved

+4.5% vs TC avg

Strong +34% interview lift

Without

With

+34.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

4y 0m

Avg Prosecution

36 currently pending

Career history

600

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

18.0%

-22.0% vs TC avg

§103

47.9%

+7.9% vs TC avg

§102

10.1%

-29.9% vs TC avg

§112

15.1%

-24.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 564 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2100

Application Filed

Oct 16, 2025

Non-Final Rejection

Dec 09, 2025

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

Dec 09, 2025

Examiner Interview Summary

Jan 21, 2026

Response Filed

Mar 06, 2026

Final Rejection

Apr 07, 2026

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

Apr 07, 2026

Examiner Interview Summary

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2y 5m to grant Granted Feb 17, 2026

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2y 5m to grant Granted Jan 20, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

64%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+34.3%)

4y 0m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 564 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.