Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/991,268

Untitled Application

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Filed

Priority

Nov 26, 2024 — IN 202411092267

Examiner

DO, KHANG D

Art Unit

Tech Center

MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC

Assignee

Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +45.0% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (81%); +45.0% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 338 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 81% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

273 granted / 338 resolved

+20.8% vs TC avg

Strong +45% interview lift

Without

With

+45.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

12 currently pending

Career history

348

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.5%

-37.5% vs TC avg

§103

85.1%

+45.1% vs TC avg

§102

2.1%

-37.9% vs TC avg

§112

4.4%

-35.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 338 resolved cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

81%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+45.0%)

2y 7m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 338 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.