Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/806,950

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2400

Examiner

LE, PETER D

Art Unit

2488

Tech Center

ADOBE INC.

Assignee

Adobe Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +16.8% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 614 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 80% — above average

Career Allow Rate

492 granted / 614 resolved

+20.1% vs TC avg

Strong +17% interview lift

Without

With

+16.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

35 currently pending

Career history

649

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.7%

-35.3% vs TC avg

§103

49.6%

+9.6% vs TC avg

§102

17.7%

-22.3% vs TC avg

§112

11.6%

-28.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 614 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2400

Application Filed

Jan 30, 2026

Non-Final Rejection

Apr 15, 2026

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

Apr 16, 2026

Examiner Interview Summary

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

97%

With Interview (+16.8%)

2y 8m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 614 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.