Last updated: July 10, 2026

Application No. 18/956,332

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

TRUVAN, LEYNNA THANH

Art Unit

Tech Center

DigiCert, Inc.

Assignee

Digicert Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +20.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (76%); +20.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 511 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

TRUVAN, LEYNNA THANH View full profile →

Grants 76% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

391 granted / 511 resolved

+16.5% vs TC avg

Strong +20% interview lift

Without

With

+20.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 9m

Avg Prosecution

13 currently pending

Career history

531

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.9%

-39.1% vs TC avg

§103

69.9%

+29.9% vs TC avg

§102

19.5%

-20.5% vs TC avg

§112

1.1%

-38.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 511 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 08, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

76%

Grant Probability

97%

With Interview (+20.1%)

3y 9m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 511 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.