Last updated: July 10, 2026

Application No. 18/910,367

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2400

Examiner

CAREY, FORREST L

Art Unit

2491

Tech Center

DigiCert, Inc.

Assignee

Digicert Inc.

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 56% of cases after interview

— +55.2% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 265 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CAREY, FORREST L View full profile →

Grants 56% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

149 granted / 265 resolved

-3.8% vs TC avg

Strong +55% interview lift

Without

With

+55.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 7m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

291

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.1%

-38.9% vs TC avg

§103

87.4%

+47.4% vs TC avg

§102

9.5%

-30.5% vs TC avg

§112

1.9%

-38.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 265 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2400

Application Filed

Jan 26, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Apr 22, 2026

Response Filed

Jul 06, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

56%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+55.2%)

3y 7m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 265 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.