Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/885,838

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2400

Examiner

KATSIKIS, KOSTAS J

Art Unit

2441

Tech Center

Twilio Inc.

Assignee

Twilio Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +29.1% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 759 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KATSIKIS, KOSTAS J View full profile →

Grants 81% — above average

Career Allow Rate

613 granted / 759 resolved

+20.8% vs TC avg

Strong +29% interview lift

Without

With

+29.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

11 currently pending

Career history

770

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

14.2%

-25.8% vs TC avg

§103

43.1%

+3.1% vs TC avg

§102

14.2%

-25.8% vs TC avg

§112

16.4%

-23.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 759 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2400

Application Filed

Feb 21, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

81%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+29.1%)

2y 9m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 759 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.