Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/962,969

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

GIULIANI, GIUSEPPI J

Art Unit

Tech Center

Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC

Assignee

Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC

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 286 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

GIULIANI, GIUSEPPI J View full profile →

Grants 58% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

167 granted / 286 resolved

-1.6% vs TC avg

Moderate +7% lift

Without

With

+6.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 5m

Avg Prosecution

14 currently pending

Career history

313

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

§103

85.5%

+45.5% vs TC avg

§102

7.3%

-32.7% vs TC avg

§112

4.3%

-35.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 286 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 30, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jun 16, 2026

Interview Requested

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

58%

Grant Probability

65%

With Interview (+6.7%)

3y 5m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 286 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.