Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/821,013

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2600

Examiner

RENZE, GEORGE NICHOLAS

Art Unit

2613

Tech Center

ADOBE INC.

Assignee

Adobe Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +34.6% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 25 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

RENZE, GEORGE NICHOLAS View full profile →

Grants 68% — above average

Career Allow Rate

17 granted / 25 resolved

+8.0% vs TC avg

Strong +35% interview lift

Without

With

+34.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

32 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.6%

-37.4% vs TC avg

§103

73.8%

+33.8% vs TC avg

§102

15.7%

-24.3% vs TC avg

§112

7.9%

-32.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 25 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2600

Application Filed

Mar 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 5m to grant Granted Feb 17, 2026

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2y 5m to grant Granted Jan 20, 2026

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2y 5m to grant Granted Dec 23, 2025

Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

68%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+34.6%)

2y 7m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 25 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.