Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/916,498

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2400

Examiner

MAAZOUZ, GHIZLANE

Art Unit

2499

Tech Center

Palo Alto Networks, Inc.

Assignee

Palo Alto Networks Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +44.1% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 37 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 62% of resolved cases

Career Allow Rate

23 granted / 37 resolved

+2.2% vs TC avg

Strong +44% interview lift

Without

With

+44.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 6m

Avg Prosecution

23 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.8%

-36.2% vs TC avg

§103

60.9%

+20.9% vs TC avg

§102

19.8%

-20.2% vs TC avg

§112

12.7%

-27.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 37 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2400

Application Filed

Jan 14, 2026

Non-Final Rejection

Mar 31, 2026

Interview Requested

Apr 09, 2026

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

Apr 09, 2026

Examiner Interview Summary

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

62%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+44.1%)

3y 6m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 37 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.