Last updated: July 10, 2026

Application No. 18/823,902

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2400

Examiner

ABEDIN, SHANTO

Art Unit

2494

Tech Center

Fortinet, Inc.

Assignee

Fortinet Inc.

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +23.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (87%); +23.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 652 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ABEDIN, SHANTO View full profile →

Grants 87% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

569 granted / 652 resolved

+27.3% vs TC avg

Strong +23% interview lift

Without

With

+23.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 1m

Avg Prosecution

9 currently pending

Career history

662

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.7%

-35.3% vs TC avg

§103

62.9%

+22.9% vs TC avg

§102

10.4%

-29.6% vs TC avg

§112

5.2%

-34.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 652 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2400

Application Filed

Nov 19, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jan 30, 2026

Response Filed

May 28, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

87%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+23.3%)

3y 1m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 652 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.