Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/826,859

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

HA, DAC V

Art Unit

Tech Center

Apple Inc.

Assignee

Apple Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +5.4% interview lift. Interview lift (+5.4%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 802 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 93% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

749 granted / 802 resolved

+33.4% vs TC avg

Moderate +5% lift

Without

With

+5.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 0m

Avg Prosecution

7 currently pending

Career history

809

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.7%

-35.3% vs TC avg

§103

64.9%

+24.9% vs TC avg

§102

11.6%

-28.4% vs TC avg

§112

4.4%

-35.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 802 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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1y 6m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

17/658,081

Patent 12659217

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4y 2m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/644,936

Patent 12659200

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2y 1m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/690,883

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2y 3m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

93%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+5.4%)

2y 0m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 802 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.