Last updated: July 10, 2026

Application No. 18/885,393

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2600

Examiner

TAHA, AHMED

Art Unit

2613

Tech Center

Zenni Optical, Inc.

Assignee

Zenni Optical Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +37.5% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (75%); +37.5% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 12 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 75% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

9 granted / 12 resolved

+15.0% vs TC avg

Strong +38% interview lift

Without

With

+37.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

26 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

96.8%

+56.8% vs TC avg

§102

3.2%

-36.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 12 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2600

Application Filed

May 21, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 3 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

75%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+37.5%)

2y 5m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 12 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.