Last updated: May 29, 2026

Application No. 18/990,270

SELF-SELECT SUB-MEETINGS IN VIDEOCONFERENCING

Final Rejection

Filed

Dec 20, 2024

Priority

Apr 22, 2021 — continuation of 11/444,989 +2 more

Examiner

CHOUAT, ABDERRAHMEN

Art Unit

2451

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Zoom Video Communications, Inc.

OA Round

2 (Final)

Interview Optional

— +4.9% interview lift. Interview lift (+4.9%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 271 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 72% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

196 granted / 271 resolved

+14.3% vs TC avg

Minimal +5% lift

Without

With

+4.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

8 currently pending

Career history

283

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.6%

-37.4% vs TC avg

§103

88.7%

+48.7% vs TC avg

§102

4.8%

-35.2% vs TC avg

§112

3.1%

-36.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 271 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 20, 2024

Application Filed

Sep 11, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Mar 04, 2026

Response Filed

May 26, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

72%

Grant Probability

77%

With Interview (+4.9%)

2y 9m (~1y 3m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 271 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.