Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 18/810,744

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2400

Examiner

ZARRINEH, SHAHRIAR

Art Unit

2496

Tech Center

Target Brands, Inc.

Assignee

Target Brands Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +6.5% interview lift. Interview lift (+6.5%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 442 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ZARRINEH, SHAHRIAR View full profile →

Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

346 granted / 442 resolved

+18.3% vs TC avg

Moderate +6% lift

Without

With

+6.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

38 currently pending

Career history

499

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.8%

-37.2% vs TC avg

§103

80.5%

+40.5% vs TC avg

§102

7.6%

-32.4% vs TC avg

§112

4.6%

-35.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 442 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2400

Application Filed

May 13, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

85%

With Interview (+6.5%)

2y 7m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 442 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.