Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/810,485

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Examiner

ANDERSON, MATTHEW D

Art Unit

Tech Center

Apple Inc.

Assignee

Apple Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 59% of cases after interview

— +23.9% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 22 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ANDERSON, MATTHEW D View full profile →

Grants 59% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

13 granted / 22 resolved

-0.9% vs TC avg

Strong +24% interview lift

Without

With

+23.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 3m

Avg Prosecution

10 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.1%

-38.9% vs TC avg

§103

80.9%

+40.9% vs TC avg

§102

12.8%

-27.2% vs TC avg

§112

4.3%

-35.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 22 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 21, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/529,833

Patent 12677216

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGEMENT OF NETWORK CONGESTION

2y 7m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/569,410

Patent 12659403

Incoming Call Reminder Method and Electronic Device

2y 6m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/399,446

Patent 12603666

IFF/ADS-B RECEPTION CHAIN

2y 3m to grant Granted Apr 14, 2026

18/270,460

Patent 12562773

INTELLIGENT SIGNAL TRANSMISSION OR RECEPTION METHOD AND DEVICE THEREFOR

2y 8m to grant Granted Feb 24, 2026

18/268,038

Patent 12549651

FOLDING ASSEMBLY AND FOLDABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE

2y 8m to grant Granted Feb 10, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

59%

Grant Probability

83%

With Interview (+23.9%)

3y 3m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 22 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.