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Last updated: April 24, 2026
Application No. 18/926,934

Untitled Application

Unknown
Filed
2100
Examiner
SCHELL, JOSEPH O
Art Unit
2114
Tech Center
NetApp, Inc.
Assignee
Netapp Inc.
OA Round
1 (Non-Final)
87%
Grant Probability
Favorable
1-2
OA Rounds
2y 10m
To Grant
96%
With Interview

Interview Optional

— +8.5% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.
Based on 742 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SCHELL, JOSEPH O View full profile →
Grants 87% — above average
87%
Career Allow Rate
647 granted / 742 resolved
+27.2% vs TC avg
Moderate +8% lift
Without
With
+8.5%
Interview Lift
resolved cases with interview
Typical timeline
2y 10m
Avg Prosecution
15 currently pending
Career history
757
Total Applications
across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101
14.2%
-25.8% vs TC avg
§103
39.8%
-0.2% vs TC avg
§102
12.4%
-27.6% vs TC avg
§112
26.6%
-13.4% vs TC avg
Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 742 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2100
Application Filed
Jan 24, 2026
Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2
Expected OA Rounds
87%
Grant Probability
96%
With Interview (+8.5%)
2y 10m
Median Time to Grant
Low
PTA Risk
Based on 742 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.

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