Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/918,429

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2400

Examiner

ABEDIN, NORMIN

Art Unit

2449

Tech Center

Zscaler, Inc.

Assignee

Zscaler Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +10.1% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 428 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ABEDIN, NORMIN View full profile →

Grants 84% — above average

Career Allow Rate

361 granted / 428 resolved

+24.3% vs TC avg

Moderate +10% lift

Without

With

+10.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

14 currently pending

Career history

442

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

7.7%

-32.3% vs TC avg

§103

61.6%

+21.6% vs TC avg

§102

10.1%

-29.9% vs TC avg

§112

11.6%

-28.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 428 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2400

Application Filed

Feb 04, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 24, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+10.1%)

2y 9m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 428 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.