Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 18/834,996

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2400

Priority

Jul 31, 2023 — nonprovisional of PCTCN2023110324

Examiner

TRUONG, THONG P

Art Unit

2499

Tech Center

Apple Inc.

Assignee

Apple Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +14.9% interview lift. Interview lift (+14.9%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 490 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

TRUONG, THONG P View full profile →

Grants 82% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

403 granted / 490 resolved

+22.2% vs TC avg

Moderate +15% lift

Without

With

+14.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 7m

Avg Prosecution

18 currently pending

Career history

512

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.3%

-38.7% vs TC avg

§103

83.0%

+43.0% vs TC avg

§102

14.3%

-25.7% vs TC avg

§112

1.1%

-38.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 490 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2400

Application Filed

Jun 30, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

82%

Grant Probability

97%

With Interview (+14.9%)

3y 7m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 490 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.