Last updated: July 10, 2026

Application No. 18/899,656

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2800

Examiner

POLK, SHARON A

Art Unit

2853

Tech Center

ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

Assignee

Zebra Technologies Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +6.1% interview lift. Interview lift (+6.1%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 861 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

POLK, SHARON A View full profile →

Grants 91% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

787 granted / 861 resolved

+31.4% vs TC avg

Moderate +6% lift

Without

With

+6.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 10m

Avg Prosecution

15 currently pending

Career history

878

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§103

62.3%

+22.3% vs TC avg

§102

14.6%

-25.4% vs TC avg

§112

14.2%

-25.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 861 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2800

Application Filed

Apr 23, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

91%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+6.1%)

1y 10m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 861 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.