Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/828,955

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2600

Examiner

TSWEI, YU-JANG

Art Unit

2614

Tech Center

Snap Inc.

Assignee

Snap Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +17.0% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 447 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 84% — above average

Career Allow Rate

376 granted / 447 resolved

+24.1% vs TC avg

Strong +17% interview lift

Without

With

+17.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

44 currently pending

Career history

491

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

5.5%

-34.5% vs TC avg

§103

66.4%

+26.4% vs TC avg

§102

5.6%

-34.4% vs TC avg

§112

7.1%

-32.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 447 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2600

Application Filed

Feb 12, 2026

Non-Final Rejection

Apr 14, 2026

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

Apr 14, 2026

Examiner Interview Summary

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+17.0%)

2y 5m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 447 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.