Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/939,921

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2400

Priority

Sep 25, 2024 — IN 202441072341

Examiner

GRACIA, GARY S

Art Unit

2499

Tech Center

Zscaler, Inc.

Assignee

Zscaler Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +48.8% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (71%); +48.8% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 562 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

GRACIA, GARY S View full profile →

Grants 71% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

401 granted / 562 resolved

+11.4% vs TC avg

Strong +49% interview lift

Without

With

+48.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 5m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

585

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§103

94.9%

+54.9% vs TC avg

§102

4.2%

-35.8% vs TC avg

§112

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 562 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2400

Application Filed

Apr 27, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

71%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+48.8%)

3y 5m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 562 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.