Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/814,216

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2400

Examiner

MCBETH, WILLIAM C

Art Unit

2449

Tech Center

Palo Alto Networks, Inc.

Assignee

Palo Alto Networks Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +57.4% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 288 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MCBETH, WILLIAM C View full profile →

Grants 67% — above average

Career Allow Rate

192 granted / 288 resolved

+6.7% vs TC avg

Strong +57% interview lift

Without

With

+57.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

23 currently pending

Career history

311

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

8.9%

-31.1% vs TC avg

§103

48.2%

+8.2% vs TC avg

§102

7.1%

-32.9% vs TC avg

§112

31.1%

-8.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 288 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2400

Application Filed

Mar 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

67%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+57.4%)

2y 9m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 288 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.