Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 18/825,499

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

KIM, WON TAE C

Art Unit

Tech Center

Apple Inc.

Assignee

Apple Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -3.3% interview lift. Interview lift (-3.3%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 285 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KIM, WON TAE C View full profile →

Grants 89% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

253 granted / 285 resolved

+28.8% vs TC avg

Minimal -3% lift

Without

With

+-3.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

23 currently pending

Career history

305

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

78.2%

+38.2% vs TC avg

§102

2.5%

-37.5% vs TC avg

§112

14.2%

-25.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 285 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 30, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

89%

Grant Probability

86%

With Interview (-3.3%)

2y 6m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 285 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.