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Last updated: July 10, 2026
Application No. 18/785,737

Untitled Application

Unknown
Filed
2600
Examiner
LEE, JONATHAN S
Art Unit
2677
Tech Center
Zebra Technologies Corporation
Assignee
Zebra Technologies Corporation
OA Round
1 (Non-Final)
85%
Grant Probability
Favorable
1-2
OA Rounds
2y 3m
Filing → Grant
94%
With Interview

Interview Optional

— +9.3% interview lift. Interview lift (+9.3%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.
Based on 598 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LEE, JONATHAN S View full profile →
Grants 85% — above average
85%
Career Allowance Rate
506 granted / 598 resolved
+24.6% vs TC avg
Moderate +9% lift
Without
With
+9.3%
Interview Lift
resolved cases with interview
Typical timeline
2y 3m
Avg Prosecution
19 currently pending
Career history
607
Total Applications
across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101
2.4%
-37.6% vs TC avg
§103
72.0%
+32.0% vs TC avg
§102
14.1%
-25.9% vs TC avg
§112
5.5%
-34.5% vs TC avg
Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 598 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2600
Application Filed
Apr 24, 2026
Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2
Expected OA Rounds
85%
Grant Probability
94%
With Interview (+9.3%)
2y 3m
Median Time to Grant
Low
PTA Risk
Based on 598 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.

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