Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/709,401

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2400

Priority

May 11, 2023 — nonprovisional of PCTCN2023093473

Examiner

MARCELO, MELVIN C

Art Unit

2463

Tech Center

APPLE INC.

Assignee

Apple Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -6.8% interview lift. Interview lift (-6.8%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 788 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MARCELO, MELVIN C View full profile →

Grants 86% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

678 granted / 788 resolved

+26.0% vs TC avg

Minimal -7% lift

Without

With

+-6.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

13 currently pending

Career history

801

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

5.6%

-34.4% vs TC avg

§103

49.0%

+9.0% vs TC avg

§102

15.6%

-24.4% vs TC avg

§112

15.2%

-24.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 788 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2400

Application Filed

Apr 08, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

86%

Grant Probability

79%

With Interview (-6.8%)

2y 6m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 788 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.