Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 18/916,345

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2400

Examiner

HOLDER, BRADLEY W

Art Unit

2408

Tech Center

CrowdStrike, Inc.

Assignee

CrowdStrike Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +62.5% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (84%); +62.5% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 491 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HOLDER, BRADLEY W View full profile →

Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

411 granted / 491 resolved

+23.7% vs TC avg

Strong +62% interview lift

Without

With

+62.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 8m

Avg Prosecution

13 currently pending

Career history

503

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.7%

-37.3% vs TC avg

§103

86.8%

+46.8% vs TC avg

§102

5.4%

-34.6% vs TC avg

§112

2.3%

-37.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 491 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2400

Application Filed

Apr 29, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+62.5%)

3y 8m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 491 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.