Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 19/256,590

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2600

Examiner

SHARMA, NEERAJ

Art Unit

2659

Tech Center

SAS Institute Inc.

Assignee

SAS Institute Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +11.7% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 458 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SHARMA, NEERAJ View full profile →

Grants 85% — above average

Career Allow Rate

388 granted / 458 resolved

+24.7% vs TC avg

Moderate +12% lift

Without

With

+11.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

480

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

13.9%

-26.1% vs TC avg

§103

39.5%

-0.5% vs TC avg

§102

28.9%

-11.1% vs TC avg

§112

6.3%

-33.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 458 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2600

Application Filed

Feb 07, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

Precedent Cases

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AD-HOC NAVIGATION INSTRUCTIONS

2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 03, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

85%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+11.7%)

2y 9m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 458 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.