Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/759,230

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

GHULAMALI, QUTBUDDIN

Art Unit

Tech Center

Apple Inc.

Assignee

Apple Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +19.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (85%); +19.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1086 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

GHULAMALI, QUTBUDDIN View full profile →

Grants 85% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

925 granted / 1086 resolved

+25.2% vs TC avg

Strong +19% interview lift

Without

With

+19.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

19 currently pending

Career history

1109

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

6.3%

-33.7% vs TC avg

§103

54.2%

+14.2% vs TC avg

§102

15.7%

-24.3% vs TC avg

§112

18.2%

-21.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1086 resolved cases

Precedent Cases

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2y 7m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/385,454

Patent 12666348

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2y 7m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/019,094

Patent 12659840

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3y 4m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/095,259

Patent 12659692

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3y 5m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

85%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+19.1%)

2y 6m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1086 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.