Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/901,174

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2100

Examiner

KUDDUS, DANIEL A

Art Unit

2154

Tech Center

Palo Alto Networks, Inc.

Assignee

Palo Alto Networks Inc.

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +43.8% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 633 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KUDDUS, DANIEL A View full profile →

Grants 71% — above average

Career Allow Rate

450 granted / 633 resolved

+11.1% vs TC avg

Strong +44% interview lift

Without

With

+43.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 8m

Avg Prosecution

23 currently pending

Career history

656

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

18.3%

-21.7% vs TC avg

§103

42.3%

+2.3% vs TC avg

§102

8.8%

-31.2% vs TC avg

§112

21.0%

-19.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 633 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2100

Application Filed

Jul 25, 2025

Non-Final Rejection

Oct 21, 2025

Interview Requested

Oct 28, 2025

Response Filed

Jan 29, 2026

Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

71%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+43.8%)

3y 8m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 633 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.