Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/953,089

APPLICATION ACCESS LOGGER

Non-Final OA

Filed

Nov 20, 2024

Priority

Jun 01, 2021 — provisional 63/195,672 +1 more

Examiner

DADA, BEEMNET W

Art Unit

2435

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Apple Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +18.5% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (84%); +18.5% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 927 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

DADA, BEEMNET W View full profile →

Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

783 granted / 927 resolved

+26.5% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+18.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

13 currently pending

Career history

943

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

6.2%

-33.8% vs TC avg

§103

41.6%

+1.6% vs TC avg

§102

38.9%

-1.1% vs TC avg

§112

1.3%

-38.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 927 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 20, 2024

Application Filed

Aug 28, 2025

Response after Non-Final Action

Apr 09, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jul 09, 2026

Response Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+18.5%)

3y 0m (~1y 4m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 927 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.