Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/917,563

Generating And Utilizing Templates And Logical Paths To Deploy Network Equipment

Non-Final OA

Filed

Oct 16, 2024

Priority

Jun 16, 2021 — continuation of 11/271,819 +2 more

Examiner

MUNDUR, PADMAVATHI V

Art Unit

2441

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

AT&T Intellectual Property I L.P.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +25.8% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (82%); +25.8% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 536 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MUNDUR, PADMAVATHI V View full profile →

Grants 82% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

439 granted / 536 resolved

+23.9% vs TC avg

Strong +26% interview lift

Without

With

+25.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

553

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

6.5%

-33.5% vs TC avg

§103

68.9%

+28.9% vs TC avg

§102

11.6%

-28.4% vs TC avg

§112

7.9%

-32.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 536 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 16, 2024

Application Filed

May 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

82%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+25.8%)

2y 4m (~7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 536 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.