Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 18/956,138

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

WU, YANNA

Art Unit

Tech Center

ADOBE INC.

Assignee

Adobe Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +34.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (81%); +34.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 448 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WU, YANNA View full profile →

Grants 81% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

362 granted / 448 resolved

+20.8% vs TC avg

Strong +34% interview lift

Without

With

+34.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

15 currently pending

Career history

466

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.8%

-37.2% vs TC avg

§103

86.4%

+46.4% vs TC avg

§102

2.9%

-37.1% vs TC avg

§112

6.2%

-33.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 448 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

81%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+34.4%)

2y 2m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 448 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.