Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/988,579

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2100

Examiner

WILLIS, AMANDA LYNN

Art Unit

2156

Tech Center

Salesforce, Inc.

Assignee

Salesforce Inc.

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +26.6% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 345 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants only 36% of cases

Career Allow Rate

123 granted / 345 resolved

-24.3% vs TC avg

Strong +27% interview lift

Without

With

+26.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

4y 8m

Avg Prosecution

27 currently pending

Career history

372

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

14.0%

-26.0% vs TC avg

§103

44.8%

+4.8% vs TC avg

§102

13.1%

-26.9% vs TC avg

§112

21.5%

-18.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 345 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2100

Application Filed

Oct 24, 2025

Non-Final Rejection

Jan 07, 2026

Interview Requested

Jan 15, 2026

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

Jan 15, 2026

Examiner Interview Summary

Jan 28, 2026

Response Filed

Mar 19, 2026

Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

36%

Grant Probability

62%

With Interview (+26.6%)

4y 8m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 345 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.