Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/974,525

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Examiner

AVERY, JEREMIAH L

Art Unit

Tech Center

Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC

Assignee

Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +15.5% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (83%); +15.5% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 701 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

AVERY, JEREMIAH L View full profile →

Grants 83% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

581 granted / 701 resolved

+22.9% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+15.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

9 currently pending

Career history

710

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.5%

-35.5% vs TC avg

§103

60.2%

+20.2% vs TC avg

§102

24.2%

-15.8% vs TC avg

§112

5.2%

-34.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 701 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 13, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

83%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+15.5%)

3y 0m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 701 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.