Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/905,914

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2400

Examiner

WILCOX, JAMES J

Art Unit

2439

Tech Center

Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC

Assignee

Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +60.6% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 611 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WILCOX, JAMES J View full profile →

Grants 70% — above average

Career Allow Rate

429 granted / 611 resolved

+10.2% vs TC avg

Strong +61% interview lift

Without

With

+60.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 5m

Avg Prosecution

36 currently pending

Career history

647

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

15.1%

-24.9% vs TC avg

§103

55.6%

+15.6% vs TC avg

§102

14.0%

-26.0% vs TC avg

§112

7.0%

-33.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 611 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2400

Application Filed

Feb 06, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 5m to grant Granted Feb 24, 2026

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2y 5m to grant Granted Dec 09, 2025

17/837,293

Patent 12450359

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SECURING EMBEDDED DEVICE FIRMWARE

2y 5m to grant Granted Oct 21, 2025

17/702,858

Patent 12432244

Home Gateway Monitoring for Vulnerable Home Internet of Things Devices

2y 5m to grant Granted Sep 30, 2025

17/932,754

Patent 12425371

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING SCHC-BASED EDGE FIREWALLING

2y 5m to grant Granted Sep 23, 2025

Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

70%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+60.6%)

3y 5m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 611 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.