Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/820,526

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2400

Examiner

MEJIA, ANTHONY

Art Unit

2451

Tech Center

Fortinet, Inc.

Assignee

Fortinet Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +18.8% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 720 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MEJIA, ANTHONY View full profile →

Grants 83% — above average

Career Allow Rate

600 granted / 720 resolved

+23.3% vs TC avg

Strong +19% interview lift

Without

With

+18.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

10 currently pending

Career history

730

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

14.2%

-25.8% vs TC avg

§103

45.0%

+5.0% vs TC avg

§102

17.5%

-22.5% vs TC avg

§112

12.0%

-28.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 720 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2400

Application Filed

Dec 27, 2025

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

83%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+18.8%)

2y 10m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 720 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.

Untitled Application

Interview Optional

Examiner Intelligence

Statute-Specific Performance

Prosecution Timeline

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