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Office Actions › Palo Alto Networks Inc. › 18819699
Last updated: April 24, 2026
Application No. 18/819,699

Untitled Application

Unknown
Filed
2100
Examiner
LY, CHEYNE D
Art Unit
2152
Tech Center
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
Assignee
Palo Alto Networks Inc.
OA Round
3 (Non-Final)
79%
Grant Probability
Favorable
3-4
OA Rounds
4y 0m
To Grant
89%
With Interview

Interview Optional

— +10.8% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.
Based on 790 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LY, CHEYNE D View full profile →
Grants 79% — above average
79%
Career Allow Rate
621 granted / 790 resolved
+18.6% vs TC avg
Moderate +11% lift
Without
With
+10.8%
Interview Lift
resolved cases with interview
Typical timeline
4y 0m
Avg Prosecution
24 currently pending
Career history
814
Total Applications
across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101
15.4%
-24.6% vs TC avg
§103
45.7%
+5.7% vs TC avg
§102
18.1%
-21.9% vs TC avg
§112
13.8%
-26.2% vs TC avg
Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 790 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2100
Application Filed
May 02, 2025
Non-Final Rejection
Jul 08, 2025
Interview Requested
Jul 24, 2025
Applicant Interview (Telephonic)
Jul 24, 2025
Examiner Interview Summary
Jul 28, 2025
Response Filed
Oct 14, 2025
Final Rejection
Nov 17, 2025
Interview Requested
Nov 24, 2025
Examiner Interview Summary
Nov 24, 2025
Applicant Interview (Telephonic)
Dec 01, 2025
Request for Continued Examination
Dec 09, 2025
Response after Non-Final Action
Dec 24, 2025
Non-Final Rejection
Mar 25, 2026
Interview Requested
Apr 13, 2026
Applicant Interview (Telephonic)
Apr 13, 2026
Examiner Interview Summary

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Prosecution Projections

3-4
Expected OA Rounds
79%
Grant Probability
89%
With Interview (+10.8%)
4y 0m
Median Time to Grant
High
PTA Risk
Based on 790 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.

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