Last updated: July 10, 2026

Application No. 18/816,016

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2100

Examiner

PHAM, KHANH B

Art Unit

2166

Tech Center

DigiCert, Inc.

Assignee

Digicert Inc.

OA Round

3 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +15.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (72%); +15.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 844 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 72% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

612 granted / 844 resolved

+12.5% vs TC avg

Strong +15% interview lift

Without

With

+15.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 3m

Avg Prosecution

31 currently pending

Career history

876

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.2%

-38.8% vs TC avg

§103

56.7%

+16.7% vs TC avg

§102

25.7%

-14.3% vs TC avg

§112

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 844 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2100

Application Filed

Aug 13, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Nov 13, 2025

Response Filed

Jan 06, 2026

Final Rejection mailed

Mar 04, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

Apr 06, 2026

Request for Continued Examination

Apr 09, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

May 07, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

72%

Grant Probability

88%

With Interview (+15.4%)

3y 3m

Median Time to Grant

High

PTA Risk

Based on 844 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.