Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/920,292

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2100

Examiner

METZGER, MICHAEL J

Art Unit

2183

Tech Center

Apple Inc.

Assignee

Apple Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +8.1% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 482 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

METZGER, MICHAEL J View full profile →

Grants 90% — above average

Career Allow Rate

435 granted / 482 resolved

+30.2% vs TC avg

Moderate +8% lift

Without

With

+8.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

27 currently pending

Career history

509

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

5.9%

-34.1% vs TC avg

§103

53.6%

+13.6% vs TC avg

§102

14.1%

-25.9% vs TC avg

§112

8.8%

-31.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 482 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2100

Application Filed

Jan 30, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 17, 2026

18/237,511

Patent 12566610

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2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 03, 2026

18/596,106

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2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 03, 2026

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2y 5m to grant Granted Feb 24, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

90%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+8.1%)

2y 8m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 482 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.