Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/949,606

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

TABOR, AMARE F

Art Unit

Tech Center

Palo Alto Networks, Inc.

Assignee

Palo Alto Networks Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +23.0% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (83%); +23.0% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 829 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

TABOR, AMARE F View full profile →

Grants 83% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

687 granted / 829 resolved

+22.9% vs TC avg

Strong +23% interview lift

Without

With

+23.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

13 currently pending

Career history

842

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.3%

-38.7% vs TC avg

§103

81.3%

+41.3% vs TC avg

§102

3.6%

-36.4% vs TC avg

§112

1.7%

-38.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 829 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 17, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 6m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

83%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+23.0%)

3y 0m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 829 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.