Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 18/981,759

UNIQUE ID GENERATION FOR SENSORS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 16, 2024

Priority

Jun 05, 2015 — provisional 62/171,899 +3 more

Examiner

TAYLOR, SAKINAH W

Art Unit

2407

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Cisco Technology Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +23.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (87%); +23.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 380 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

TAYLOR, SAKINAH W View full profile →

Grants 87% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

329 granted / 380 resolved

+28.6% vs TC avg

Strong +23% interview lift

Without

With

+23.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

15 currently pending

Career history

396

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

§103

95.4%

+55.4% vs TC avg

§102

1.7%

-38.3% vs TC avg

§112

1.5%

-38.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 380 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 16, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 03, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

87%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+23.4%)

2y 6m (~11m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 380 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.