Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/883,998

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

TRAN, PABLO N

Art Unit

Tech Center

Apple Inc.

Assignee

Apple Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +2.7% interview lift. Interview lift (+2.7%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 671 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

563 granted / 671 resolved

+23.9% vs TC avg

Minimal +3% lift

Without

With

+2.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

18 currently pending

Career history

688

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§103

63.0%

+23.0% vs TC avg

§102

16.7%

-23.3% vs TC avg

§112

7.5%

-32.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 671 resolved cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

87%

With Interview (+2.7%)

2y 8m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 671 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.