Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/763,362

Enhanced Integrity Protection for Wireless Networking Systems

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 03, 2024

Priority

Jul 07, 2023 — provisional 63/512,545

Examiner

JEANGLAUDE, JEAN BRUNER

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Apple Inc.

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 1181 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

JEANGLAUDE, JEAN BRUNER View full profile →

Grants 94% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1106 granted / 1181 resolved

+33.6% vs TC avg

Moderate +6% lift

Without

With

+5.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 7m

Avg Prosecution

11 currently pending

Career history

1187

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

7.4%

-32.6% vs TC avg

§103

36.8%

-3.2% vs TC avg

§102

27.3%

-12.7% vs TC avg

§112

8.4%

-31.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1181 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 03, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 30, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

94%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+5.7%)

1y 7m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1181 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.