Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/882,302

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2600

Examiner

SHANKAR, VIJAY

Art Unit

2624

Tech Center

Adobe Inc.

Assignee

Adobe Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +8.6% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 1101 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 91% — above average

Career Allow Rate

1000 granted / 1101 resolved

+30.8% vs TC avg

Moderate +9% lift

Without

With

+8.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

1123

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

5.0%

-35.0% vs TC avg

§103

12.5%

-27.5% vs TC avg

§102

44.8%

+4.8% vs TC avg

§112

10.6%

-29.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1101 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2600

Application Filed

Feb 17, 2026

Non-Final Rejection

Mar 23, 2026

Interview Requested

Mar 30, 2026

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

Mar 30, 2026

Examiner Interview Summary

Mar 31, 2026

Response Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

91%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+8.6%)

2y 4m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1101 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.