Last updated: April 22, 2026

Application No. 18/977,082

TECHNIQUES FOR SECURING VIRTUAL MACHINES

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 11, 2024

Priority

Jan 28, 2019 — provisional 62/797,718 +3 more

Examiner

SAADOUN, HASSAN

Art Unit

2435

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Orca Security Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -0.9% interview lift. Interview lift (-0.9%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 272 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 92% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

249 granted / 272 resolved

+33.5% vs TC avg

Minimal -1% lift

Without

With

+-0.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

9 currently pending

Career history

281

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

9.2%

-30.8% vs TC avg

§103

41.1%

+1.1% vs TC avg

§102

14.3%

-25.7% vs TC avg

§112

14.0%

-26.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 272 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 11, 2024

Application Filed

Mar 27, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

92%

Grant Probability

91%

With Interview (-0.9%)

2y 2m (~10m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 272 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.