Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 18/929,339

Untitled Application

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Examiner

SADLER, NATHAN

Art Unit

Tech Center

VMware LLC

Assignee

VMware LLC

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +26.5% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (71%); +26.5% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 674 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SADLER, NATHAN View full profile →

Grants 71% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

477 granted / 674 resolved

+10.8% vs TC avg

Strong +26% interview lift

Without

With

+26.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

25 currently pending

Career history

703

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.8%

-38.2% vs TC avg

§103

81.4%

+41.4% vs TC avg

§102

6.1%

-33.9% vs TC avg

§112

4.8%

-35.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 674 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 16, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jan 16, 2026

Response Filed

Feb 17, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

71%

Grant Probability

97%

With Interview (+26.5%)

2y 11m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 674 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.