Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/886,642

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2400

Examiner

TRAN, NAM T

Art Unit

2455

Tech Center

ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

Assignee

Zebra Technologies Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +26.5% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 624 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

TRAN, NAM T View full profile →

Grants 77% — above average

Career Allow Rate

479 granted / 624 resolved

+16.8% vs TC avg

Strong +26% interview lift

Without

With

+26.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 5m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

644

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

9.9%

-30.1% vs TC avg

§103

51.0%

+11.0% vs TC avg

§102

21.9%

-18.1% vs TC avg

§112

6.4%

-33.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 624 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2400

Application Filed

Jan 06, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 17, 2026

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2y 5m to grant Granted Feb 10, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

77%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+26.5%)

3y 5m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 624 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.