Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/820,559

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Examiner

WASAFF, JOHN S.

Art Unit

3629

Tech Center

DocuSign, Inc.

Assignee

Docusign Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +43.8% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 375 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WASAFF, JOHN S. View full profile →

Grants only 34% of cases

Career Allow Rate

126 granted / 375 resolved

-26.4% vs TC avg

Strong +44% interview lift

Without

With

+43.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

4y 1m

Avg Prosecution

36 currently pending

Career history

411

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

25.4%

-14.6% vs TC avg

§103

39.4%

-0.6% vs TC avg

§102

11.0%

-29.0% vs TC avg

§112

20.4%

-19.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 375 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Feb 11, 2026

Non-Final Rejection

Mar 09, 2026

Examiner Interview Summary

Mar 09, 2026

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

Mar 31, 2026

Response Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

34%

Grant Probability

77%

With Interview (+43.8%)

4y 1m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 375 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.