Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 19/104,045

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

Aug 25, 2022 — provisional 63/373,521 +1 more

Examiner

VO, ETHAN VIET

Art Unit

Tech Center

Google LLC

Assignee

Google LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +28.9% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (74%); +28.9% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 85 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

VO, ETHAN VIET View full profile →

Grants 74% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

63 granted / 85 resolved

+14.1% vs TC avg

Strong +29% interview lift

Without

With

+28.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

13 currently pending

Career history

101

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.2%

-38.8% vs TC avg

§103

84.9%

+44.9% vs TC avg

§102

1.6%

-38.4% vs TC avg

§112

12.3%

-27.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 85 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 21, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 2m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

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2y 1m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

18/422,062

Patent 12625983

ENCODING OF BINARY DATA FOR SECURE TRANSMISSION

2y 3m to grant Granted May 12, 2026

18/490,870

Patent 12608493

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MUTUAL TRUST ESTABLISHMENT AMONG COMPONENTS OF AN INFORMATION HANDLING SYSTEM

2y 6m to grant Granted Apr 21, 2026

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Patent 12602496

COMMANDS COMMUNICATIONS

2y 9m to grant Granted Apr 14, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+28.9%)

3y 0m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 85 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.