Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 19/015,185

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Examiner

HENDERSON, ESTHER BENOIT

Art Unit

Tech Center

Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC

Assignee

Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +23.5% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (79%); +23.5% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 684 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 79% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

540 granted / 684 resolved

+18.9% vs TC avg

Strong +24% interview lift

Without

With

+23.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 7m

Avg Prosecution

8 currently pending

Career history

696

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.7%

-37.3% vs TC avg

§103

65.3%

+25.3% vs TC avg

§102

25.5%

-14.5% vs TC avg

§112

2.6%

-37.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 684 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 30, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 1m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/715,011

Patent 12665843

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2y 0m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/823,078

Patent 12664254

PASSWORD DISCOVERY SYSTEM USING A GENERATIVE ADVERSARIAL NETWORK

1y 9m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/142,968

Patent 12639455

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3y 0m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

18/714,981

Patent 12640983

DEVICE MANAGEMENT METHOD AND NETWORK DEVICE

1y 12m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

79%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+23.5%)

3y 7m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 684 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.