Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 18/950,963

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

YE, ZI

Art Unit

Tech Center

TWILIO INC.

Assignee

Twilio Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +18.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (85%); +18.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 474 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 85% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

403 granted / 474 resolved

+25.0% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+18.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 3m

Avg Prosecution

24 currently pending

Career history

492

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.4%

-37.6% vs TC avg

§103

82.2%

+42.2% vs TC avg

§102

5.4%

-34.6% vs TC avg

§112

1.1%

-38.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 474 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 22, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jul 07, 2026

Interview Requested

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

85%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+18.3%)

2y 3m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 474 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.