Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/985,512

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Examiner

WILSON, DOUGLAS M

Art Unit

Tech Center

Google LLC

Assignee

Google LLC

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +15.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (76%); +15.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 439 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WILSON, DOUGLAS M View full profile →

Grants 76% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

332 granted / 439 resolved

+15.6% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+15.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

17 currently pending

Career history

457

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

84.2%

+44.2% vs TC avg

§102

8.1%

-31.9% vs TC avg

§112

6.1%

-33.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 439 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 19, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Feb 19, 2026

Response Filed

Apr 14, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Patent 12640108

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Patent 12625309

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2y 2m to grant Granted May 12, 2026

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Patent 12625564

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1y 5m to grant Granted May 12, 2026

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

76%

Grant Probability

91%

With Interview (+15.6%)

2y 10m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 439 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.