Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/939,146

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Examiner

SKIBINSKI, TOMI SWEET

Art Unit

Tech Center

Google LLC

Assignee

Google LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +3.2% interview lift. Interview lift (+3.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 881 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

737 granted / 881 resolved

+23.7% vs TC avg

Minimal +3% lift

Without

With

+3.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 9m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

891

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.3%

-38.7% vs TC avg

§103

77.8%

+37.8% vs TC avg

§102

13.1%

-26.9% vs TC avg

§112

6.6%

-33.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 881 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 30, 2024

Response after Non-Final Action

Apr 23, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

87%

With Interview (+3.2%)

1y 9m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 881 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.