Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/983,554

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

WHITESELL, AUDREY EMMA

Art Unit

Tech Center

Snowflake Inc.

Assignee

Snowflake Inc.

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +5.9% interview lift. Interview lift (+5.9%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 34 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WHITESELL, AUDREY EMMA View full profile →

Grants 79% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

27 granted / 34 resolved

+19.4% vs TC avg

Moderate +6% lift

Without

With

+5.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 3m

Avg Prosecution

14 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

14.7%

-25.3% vs TC avg

§103

62.4%

+22.4% vs TC avg

§102

16.5%

-23.5% vs TC avg

§112

6.4%

-33.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 34 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 27, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Apr 27, 2026

Response Filed

Jul 08, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

79%

Grant Probability

85%

With Interview (+5.9%)

2y 3m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 34 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.