Last updated: May 29, 2026

Application No. 19/300,557

Methods for Internet Communication Security

Final Rejection

Filed

Aug 14, 2025

Priority

Oct 06, 2017 — provisional 62/569,300 +12 more

Examiner

GOODCHILD, WILLIAM J

Art Unit

2433

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Stealthpath Inc.

OA Round

2 (Final)

Interview Optional

— +14.0% interview lift. Interview lift (+14.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 745 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

GOODCHILD, WILLIAM J View full profile →

Grants 83% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

618 granted / 745 resolved

+25.0% vs TC avg

Moderate +14% lift

Without

With

+14.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 4m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

757

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.7%

-37.3% vs TC avg

§103

82.8%

+42.8% vs TC avg

§102

7.3%

-32.7% vs TC avg

§112

2.9%

-37.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 745 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 14, 2025

Application Filed

Dec 18, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Mar 18, 2026

Response Filed

Apr 01, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

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2y 10m to grant Granted May 05, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

83%

Grant Probability

97%

With Interview (+14.0%)

3y 4m (~2y 6m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 745 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.