Last updated: August 06, 2026

Application No. 18/906,490

HYBRID CLOUD

Final Rejection

Filed

Oct 04, 2024

Priority

Dec 12, 2016 — CIP of 10/645,165 +2 more

Examiner

DALENCOURT, YVES

Art Unit

2457

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Spectra Logic Corporation

OA Round

2 (Final)

Interview Optional

— -5.3% interview lift. Interview lift (-5.3%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 918 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

773 granted / 918 resolved

+26.2% vs TC avg

Minimal -5% lift

Without

With

+-5.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

15 currently pending

Career history

932

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

9.5%

-30.5% vs TC avg

§103

39.7%

-0.3% vs TC avg

§102

29.8%

-10.2% vs TC avg

§112

13.8%

-26.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 918 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 04, 2024

Application Filed

Feb 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

May 20, 2026

Response Filed

Jun 24, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

79%

With Interview (-5.3%)

2y 10m (~1y 0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 918 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.