Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/893,422

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2600

Examiner

KY, KEVIN

Art Unit

2671

Tech Center

Adobe Inc.

Assignee

Adobe Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +25.2% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 551 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KY, KEVIN View full profile →

Grants 77% — above average

Career Allow Rate

422 granted / 551 resolved

+16.6% vs TC avg

Strong +25% interview lift

Without

With

+25.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

32 currently pending

Career history

583

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

17.6%

-22.4% vs TC avg

§103

46.5%

+6.5% vs TC avg

§102

20.7%

-19.3% vs TC avg

§112

10.1%

-29.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 551 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2600

Application Filed

Apr 03, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

77%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+25.2%)

2y 6m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 551 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.