Last updated: July 15, 2026

Application No. 18/984,673

DATA SOVEREIGNTY AND SERVICE INSERTION IN MULTISITE NETWORK FABRIC

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 17, 2024

Priority

Aug 29, 2022 — continuation of 12/224,931

Examiner

GYORFI, THOMAS A

Art Unit

2435

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Cisco Technology Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +16.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (76%); +16.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 699 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

GYORFI, THOMAS A View full profile →

Grants 76% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

528 granted / 699 resolved

+17.5% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+16.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 5m

Avg Prosecution

12 currently pending

Career history

715

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.5%

-37.5% vs TC avg

§103

78.7%

+38.7% vs TC avg

§102

11.0%

-29.0% vs TC avg

§112

1.5%

-38.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 699 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 17, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 07, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

76%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+16.3%)

3y 5m (~1y 10m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 699 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.