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Office Actions › Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC › 18982289
Last updated: July 13, 2026
Application No. 18/982,289

Untitled Application

Unknown
Filed
Examiner
BROWN, ANTHONY D
Art Unit
Tech Center
Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
Assignee
Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
OA Round
1 (Non-Final)
85%
Grant Probability
Favorable
1-2
OA Rounds
2y 8m
Filing → Grant
99%
With Interview

Interview Optional

— +15.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (85%); +15.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.
Based on 866 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BROWN, ANTHONY D View full profile →
Grants 85% — above average
85%
Career Allowance Rate
739 granted / 866 resolved
+25.3% vs TC avg
Strong +15% interview lift
Without
With
+15.2%
Interview Lift
resolved cases with interview
Typical timeline
2y 8m
Avg Prosecution
13 currently pending
Career history
878
Total Applications
across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101
3.9%
-36.1% vs TC avg
§103
78.8%
+38.8% vs TC avg
§102
10.7%
-29.3% vs TC avg
§112
1.3%
-38.7% vs TC avg
Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 866 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 27, 2026
Non-Final Rejection mailed
Jun 25, 2026
Interview Requested

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2
Expected OA Rounds
85%
Grant Probability
99%
With Interview (+15.2%)
2y 8m
Median Time to Grant
Low
PTA Risk
Based on 866 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.

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