Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/954,100

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2100

Examiner

PAPERNO, NICHOLAS A

Art Unit

2132

Tech Center

Apple Inc.

Assignee

Apple Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -4.0% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 276 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

PAPERNO, NICHOLAS A View full profile →

Grants 70% — above average

Career Allow Rate

194 granted / 276 resolved

+10.3% vs TC avg

Minimal -4% lift

Without

With

+-4.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

296

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.0%

-37.0% vs TC avg

§103

60.5%

+20.5% vs TC avg

§102

10.1%

-29.9% vs TC avg

§112

14.1%

-25.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 276 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2100

Application Filed

Dec 16, 2025

Non-Final Rejection

Mar 03, 2026

Interview Requested

Mar 09, 2026

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

Mar 09, 2026

Examiner Interview Summary

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

70%

Grant Probability

66%

With Interview (-4.0%)

2y 5m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 276 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.