Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/998,061

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR EXPLAINING AND FILTERING CYBERSECURITY ALERTS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 23, 2025

Priority

Jul 28, 2022 — EU 22187570.1 +1 more

Examiner

LANIER, BENJAMIN E

Art Unit

2437

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Siemens Aktiengesellschaft

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +17.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (69%); +17.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 920 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LANIER, BENJAMIN E View full profile →

Grants 69% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

637 granted / 920 resolved

+11.2% vs TC avg

Strong +17% interview lift

Without

With

+17.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 8m

Avg Prosecution

30 currently pending

Career history

954

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.5%

-38.5% vs TC avg

§103

83.1%

+43.1% vs TC avg

§102

7.7%

-32.3% vs TC avg

§112

3.4%

-36.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 920 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 23, 2025

Application Filed

Apr 17, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

69%

Grant Probability

86%

With Interview (+17.3%)

3y 8m (~2y 2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 920 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.