Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/782,079

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2100

Examiner

DISTEFANO, GREGORY A

Art Unit

2174

Tech Center

ADOBE INC.

Assignee

Adobe Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +22.9% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (69%); +22.9% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 533 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

DISTEFANO, GREGORY A View full profile →

Grants 69% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

369 granted / 533 resolved

+9.2% vs TC avg

Strong +23% interview lift

Without

With

+22.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 7m

Avg Prosecution

17 currently pending

Career history

557

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.9%

-39.1% vs TC avg

§103

93.8%

+53.8% vs TC avg

§102

3.4%

-36.6% vs TC avg

§112

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 533 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2100

Application Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

69%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+22.9%)

3y 7m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 533 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.