Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/918,432

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2400

Priority

Sep 02, 2024 — IN 202441066173

Examiner

LEWIS, LISA C

Art Unit

2495

Tech Center

Zscaler, Inc.

Assignee

Zscaler Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +15.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (81%); +15.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 676 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LEWIS, LISA C View full profile →

Grants 81% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

545 granted / 676 resolved

+20.6% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+15.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

8 currently pending

Career history

688

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.7%

-35.3% vs TC avg

§103

71.8%

+31.8% vs TC avg

§102

1.6%

-38.4% vs TC avg

§112

14.1%

-25.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 676 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2400

Application Filed

May 13, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

81%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+15.7%)

2y 10m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 676 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.