Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/830,139

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2600

Examiner

ZHU, RICHARD Z

Art Unit

2654

Tech Center

Salesforce, Inc.

Assignee

Salesforce Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +15.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (69%); +15.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 726 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ZHU, RICHARD Z View full profile →

Grants 69% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

504 granted / 726 resolved

+9.4% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+15.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 3m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

759

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.5%

-37.5% vs TC avg

§103

88.9%

+48.9% vs TC avg

§102

5.8%

-34.2% vs TC avg

§112

1.3%

-38.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 726 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2600

Application Filed

May 08, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

69%

Grant Probability

85%

With Interview (+15.7%)

3y 3m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 726 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.