Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/805,380

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

LE, LANA N

Art Unit

Tech Center

Apple Inc.

Assignee

Apple Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +13.5% interview lift. Interview lift (+13.5%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 600 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LE, LANA N View full profile →

Grants 82% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

492 granted / 600 resolved

+22.0% vs TC avg

Moderate +14% lift

Without

With

+13.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

42 currently pending

Career history

635

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

§103

74.4%

+34.4% vs TC avg

§102

7.1%

-32.9% vs TC avg

§112

5.2%

-34.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 600 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 12, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

82%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+13.5%)

2y 11m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 600 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.