Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/785,289

METHODS OF RESOURCE RE-SELECTION AND PRE-EMPTION

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 26, 2024

Priority

Feb 12, 2020 — nonprovisional of PCTCN2020074911 +1 more

Examiner

KIM, WON TAE C

Art Unit

2414

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Apple Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -2.9% interview lift. Interview lift (-2.9%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 286 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KIM, WON TAE C View full profile →

Grants 88% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

253 granted / 286 resolved

+30.5% vs TC avg

Minimal -3% lift

Without

With

+-2.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

24 currently pending

Career history

307

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

78.4%

+38.4% vs TC avg

§102

2.5%

-37.5% vs TC avg

§112

14.3%

-25.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 286 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 26, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 22, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

88%

Grant Probability

86%

With Interview (-2.9%)

2y 6m (~6m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 286 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.