Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/910,998

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2400

Examiner

DO, KHANG D

Art Unit

2492

Tech Center

McAfee, LLC

Assignee

Mcafee LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +44.9% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 335 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

DO, KHANG D View full profile →

Grants 80% — above average

Career Allow Rate

269 granted / 335 resolved

+20.3% vs TC avg

Strong +45% interview lift

Without

With

+44.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

10 currently pending

Career history

345

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

11.8%

-28.2% vs TC avg

§103

48.5%

+8.5% vs TC avg

§102

11.5%

-28.5% vs TC avg

§112

18.7%

-21.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 335 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2400

Application Filed

Feb 21, 2026

Non-Final Rejection

Mar 18, 2026

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

Mar 18, 2026

Examiner Interview Summary

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+44.9%)

2y 7m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 335 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.