Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/916,564

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2400

Examiner

SALL, EL HADJI MALICK

Art Unit

2457

Tech Center

MELLANOX TECHNOLOGIES, LTD.

Assignee

Mellanox Technologies Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -8.4% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 909 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 91% — above average

Career Allow Rate

829 granted / 909 resolved

+31.2% vs TC avg

Minimal -8% lift

Without

With

+-8.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

15 currently pending

Career history

924

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

9.0%

-31.0% vs TC avg

§103

38.2%

-1.8% vs TC avg

§102

19.9%

-20.1% vs TC avg

§112

7.7%

-32.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 909 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2400

Application Filed

Mar 21, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

91%

Grant Probability

83%

With Interview (-8.4%)

2y 9m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 909 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.