Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/774,807

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

PHAM, TUAN

Art Unit

Tech Center

Apple Inc.

Assignee

Apple Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +7.4% interview lift. Interview lift (+7.4%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 973 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 82% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

799 granted / 973 resolved

+22.1% vs TC avg

Moderate +7% lift

Without

With

+7.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

18 currently pending

Career history

990

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.9%

-38.1% vs TC avg

§103

79.4%

+39.4% vs TC avg

§102

6.7%

-33.3% vs TC avg

§112

2.7%

-37.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 973 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 15, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

82%

Grant Probability

90%

With Interview (+7.4%)

2y 4m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 973 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.