Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/821,536

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2400

Examiner

TO, BAOTRAN N

Art Unit

2435

Tech Center

Palo Alto Networks, Inc.

Assignee

Palo Alto Networks Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +12.4% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 656 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

TO, BAOTRAN N View full profile →

Grants 86% — above average

Career Allow Rate

566 granted / 656 resolved

+26.3% vs TC avg

Moderate +12% lift

Without

With

+12.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

15 currently pending

Career history

671

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

13.3%

-26.7% vs TC avg

§103

36.7%

-3.3% vs TC avg

§102

17.5%

-22.5% vs TC avg

§112

12.6%

-27.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 656 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2400

Application Filed

Mar 31, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

86%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+12.4%)

2y 6m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 656 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.