Last updated: July 10, 2026

Application No. 18/979,842

Untitled Application

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Examiner

SHITAYEWOLDETSADI, BERHANU

Art Unit

Tech Center

Xerox Corporation

Assignee

Xerox Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +24.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (84%); +24.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 386 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SHITAYEWOLDETSADI, BERHANU View full profile →

Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

324 granted / 386 resolved

+23.9% vs TC avg

Strong +25% interview lift

Without

With

+24.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

14 currently pending

Career history

398

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.5%

-37.5% vs TC avg

§103

92.8%

+52.8% vs TC avg

§102

1.2%

-38.8% vs TC avg

§112

1.9%

-38.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 386 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 29, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

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Patent 12671697

DETERMINING EXISTENCE OF A NETWORK ATTACK

4y 4m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/456,691

Patent 12602246

MANAGEMENT AND ORCHESTRATION OF MICROSERVICES

2y 7m to grant Granted Apr 14, 2026

18/216,511

Patent 12591446

CONFIGURING VIRTUALIZATION SYSTEM IMAGES FOR A COMPUTING CLUSTER

2y 9m to grant Granted Mar 31, 2026

18/229,633

Patent 12585489

USING PNICS TO PERFORM FIREWALL OPERATIONS

2y 7m to grant Granted Mar 24, 2026

17/228,456

Patent 12574443

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USE OF REMOTE PROCEDURE CALL WITH A MICROSERVICES ENVIRONMENT

4y 11m to grant Granted Mar 10, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+24.6%)

2y 9m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 386 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.