Last updated: July 10, 2026

Application No. 19/063,991

Untitled Application

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Filed

Priority

Sep 30, 2024 — IN 202411073637

Examiner

SHAIFER HARRIMAN, DANT B

Art Unit

Tech Center

Sophos Limited

Assignee

SOPHOS Limited

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +17.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (81%); +17.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 784 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SHAIFER HARRIMAN, DANT B View full profile →

Grants 81% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

634 granted / 784 resolved

+20.9% vs TC avg

Strong +17% interview lift

Without

With

+17.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

12 currently pending

Career history

806

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

6.2%

-33.8% vs TC avg

§103

79.8%

+39.8% vs TC avg

§102

6.5%

-33.5% vs TC avg

§112

2.6%

-37.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 784 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 13, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

81%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+17.4%)

2y 11m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 784 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.