Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/955,567

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

ALMAGHAYREH, KHALID M

Art Unit

Tech Center

Palo Alto Networks, Inc.

Assignee

Palo Alto Networks Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +25.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (84%); +25.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 253 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ALMAGHAYREH, KHALID M View full profile →

Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

212 granted / 253 resolved

+23.8% vs TC avg

Strong +25% interview lift

Without

With

+25.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

7 currently pending

Career history

266

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.1%

-38.9% vs TC avg

§103

85.2%

+45.2% vs TC avg

§102

7.7%

-32.3% vs TC avg

§112

1.6%

-38.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 253 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 06, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jul 02, 2026

Interview Requested

Precedent Cases

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2y 3m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/249,194

Patent 12645612

METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR COMMUNICATION BETWEEN PROCESSING CIRCUITRY AND A PERIPHERAL DEVICE

3y 1m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

18/427,514

Patent 12647412

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2y 4m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

17/837,476

Patent 12641418

COMMUNICATION METHOD, APPARATUS, AND SYSTEM

3y 11m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+25.2%)

2y 7m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 253 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.