Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 18/907,745

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2400

Examiner

FISHER, PAUL R

Art Unit

2498

Tech Center

CIENA CORPORATION

Assignee

Ciena Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 23% of cases after interview

— +24.1% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 490 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

FISHER, PAUL R View full profile →

Grants only 23% of cases

Career Allowance Rate

114 granted / 490 resolved

-36.7% vs TC avg

Strong +24% interview lift

Without

With

+24.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

4y 9m

Avg Prosecution

10 currently pending

Career history

506

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

12.5%

-27.5% vs TC avg

§103

79.4%

+39.4% vs TC avg

§102

5.2%

-34.8% vs TC avg

§112

2.3%

-37.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 490 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2400

Application Filed

May 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

23%

Grant Probability

47%

With Interview (+24.1%)

4y 9m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 490 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.