Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/985,345

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

ZHANG, SHIRLEY X

Art Unit

Tech Center

Arista Networks, Inc.

Assignee

Arista Networks Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +14.4% interview lift. Interview lift (+14.4%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 610 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ZHANG, SHIRLEY X View full profile →

Grants 70% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

425 granted / 610 resolved

+9.7% vs TC avg

Moderate +14% lift

Without

With

+14.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 4m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

632

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.6%

-38.4% vs TC avg

§103

81.3%

+41.3% vs TC avg

§102

11.7%

-28.3% vs TC avg

§112

3.1%

-36.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 610 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

70%

Grant Probability

84%

With Interview (+14.4%)

3y 4m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 610 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.