Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 18/752,631

Untitled Application

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Filed

Priority

Oct 08, 2020 — nonprovisional of PCTCN2020119867 +1 more

Examiner

HAILU, KIBROM T

Art Unit

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 866 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 80% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

693 granted / 866 resolved

+20.0% vs TC avg

Moderate +7% lift

Without

With

+6.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

16 currently pending

Career history

897

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.1%

-38.9% vs TC avg

§103

82.6%

+42.6% vs TC avg

§102

10.1%

-29.9% vs TC avg

§112

2.7%

-37.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 866 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 29, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

87%

With Interview (+6.8%)

2y 10m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 866 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.