Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/932,084

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

ALLEN, NICHOLAS E

Art Unit

Tech Center

Palo Alto Networks, Inc.

Assignee

Palo Alto Networks Inc.

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +14.9% interview lift. Interview lift (+14.9%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 772 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ALLEN, NICHOLAS E View full profile →

Grants 76% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

587 granted / 772 resolved

+16.0% vs TC avg

Moderate +15% lift

Without

With

+14.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

26 currently pending

Career history

829

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.7%

-37.3% vs TC avg

§103

84.0%

+44.0% vs TC avg

§102

11.4%

-28.6% vs TC avg

§112

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 772 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 22, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Dec 01, 2025

Interview Requested

Dec 22, 2025

Response Filed

Jan 15, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

76%

Grant Probability

91%

With Interview (+14.9%)

3y 0m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 772 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.