Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/896,164

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2400

Examiner

GRIJALVA LOBOS, BORIS D

Art Unit

2446

Tech Center

Apple Inc.

Assignee

Apple Inc.

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +20.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (82%); +20.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 392 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

GRIJALVA LOBOS, BORIS D View full profile →

Grants 82% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

323 granted / 392 resolved

+22.4% vs TC avg

Strong +20% interview lift

Without

With

+20.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

412

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

5.1%

-34.9% vs TC avg

§103

65.8%

+25.8% vs TC avg

§102

4.3%

-35.7% vs TC avg

§112

6.1%

-33.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 392 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2400

Application Filed

Mar 23, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jun 18, 2026

Response Filed

Jul 07, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

82%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+20.2%)

2y 4m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 392 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.