Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/908,096

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2600

Examiner

DUGDA, MULUGETA TUJI

Art Unit

2653

Tech Center

Zoom Video Communications, Inc.

Assignee

Zoom Video Communications Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +22.9% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (81%); +22.9% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 52 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 81% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

42 granted / 52 resolved

+20.8% vs TC avg

Strong +23% interview lift

Without

With

+22.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

17 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

5.4%

-34.6% vs TC avg

§103

90.5%

+50.5% vs TC avg

§102

4.1%

-35.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 52 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2600

Application Filed

May 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

81%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+22.9%)

2y 11m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 52 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.