Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/818,204

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2600

Examiner

SHERMAN, STEPHEN G

Art Unit

2621

Tech Center

Snap Inc.

Assignee

Snap Inc.

OA Round

3 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +17.2% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 1626 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SHERMAN, STEPHEN G View full profile →

Grants 82% — above average

Career Allow Rate

1334 granted / 1626 resolved

+22.0% vs TC avg

Strong +17% interview lift

Without

With

+17.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

31 currently pending

Career history

1657

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.9%

-37.1% vs TC avg

§103

50.6%

+10.6% vs TC avg

§102

19.9%

-20.1% vs TC avg

§112

17.8%

-22.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1626 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2600

Application Filed

May 21, 2025

Non-Final Rejection

Aug 25, 2025

Response Filed

Sep 08, 2025

Final Rejection

Nov 25, 2025

Request for Continued Examination

Dec 08, 2025

Response after Non-Final Action

Jan 26, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

82%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+17.2%)

2y 7m

Median Time to Grant

High

PTA Risk

Based on 1626 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.