Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 19/331,188

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

May 22, 2023 — provisional 63/503,664 +1 more

Examiner

SKHOUN, HICHAM

Art Unit

Tech Center

Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC

Assignee

Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +5.7% interview lift. Interview lift (+5.7%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 350 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SKHOUN, HICHAM View full profile →

Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

272 granted / 350 resolved

+17.7% vs TC avg

Moderate +6% lift

Without

With

+5.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

16 currently pending

Career history

372

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.8%

-36.2% vs TC avg

§103

74.5%

+34.5% vs TC avg

§102

20.2%

-19.8% vs TC avg

§112

0.9%

-39.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 350 resolved cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

83%

With Interview (+5.7%)

3y 2m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 350 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.