Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 18/956,508

Untitled Application

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Examiner

CAI, PHUONG HAU

Art Unit

Tech Center

ADOBE INC.

Assignee

Adobe Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +20.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (80%); +20.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 110 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CAI, PHUONG HAU View full profile →

Grants 80% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

88 granted / 110 resolved

+20.0% vs TC avg

Strong +21% interview lift

Without

With

+20.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

25 currently pending

Career history

146

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

5.3%

-34.7% vs TC avg

§103

79.3%

+39.3% vs TC avg

§102

13.7%

-26.3% vs TC avg

§112

1.8%

-38.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 110 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+20.7%)

2y 11m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 110 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.