Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/887,819

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2100

Examiner

ZAMAN, FAISAL M

Art Unit

2175

Tech Center

Apple Inc.

Assignee

Apple Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +14.2% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 920 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ZAMAN, FAISAL M View full profile →

Grants 67% — above average

Career Allow Rate

617 granted / 920 resolved

+7.1% vs TC avg

Moderate +14% lift

Without

With

+14.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

40 currently pending

Career history

960

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.9%

-38.1% vs TC avg

§103

63.4%

+23.4% vs TC avg

§102

17.5%

-22.5% vs TC avg

§112

11.5%

-28.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 920 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2100

Application Filed

Feb 18, 2026

Non-Final Rejection

Apr 13, 2026

Interview Requested

Apr 20, 2026

Examiner Interview Summary

Apr 20, 2026

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

67%

Grant Probability

81%

With Interview (+14.2%)

2y 10m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 920 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.

Untitled Application

Interview Optional

Examiner Intelligence

Statute-Specific Performance

Prosecution Timeline

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

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