Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/944,739

Untitled Application

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Examiner

ROBINSON, CHRISTOPHER B

Art Unit

Tech Center

Arista Networks, Inc.

Assignee

Arista Networks Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +6.7% interview lift. Interview lift (+6.7%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 490 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ROBINSON, CHRISTOPHER B View full profile →

Grants 89% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

438 granted / 490 resolved

+29.4% vs TC avg

Moderate +7% lift

Without

With

+6.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 1m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

505

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.8%

-38.2% vs TC avg

§103

90.7%

+50.7% vs TC avg

§102

2.0%

-38.0% vs TC avg

§112

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 490 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 24, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

89%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+6.7%)

2y 1m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 490 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.