Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/967,320

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2400

Priority

Sep 26, 2024 — provisional 63/699,704

Examiner

VAZQUEZ COLON, MARIA E

Art Unit

2482

Tech Center

Apple Inc.

Assignee

Apple Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +13.4% interview lift. Interview lift (+13.4%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 581 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

VAZQUEZ COLON, MARIA E View full profile →

Grants 73% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

424 granted / 581 resolved

+13.0% vs TC avg

Moderate +13% lift

Without

With

+13.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

607

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

§103

85.5%

+45.5% vs TC avg

§102

5.9%

-34.1% vs TC avg

§112

4.2%

-35.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 581 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2400

Application Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

73%

Grant Probability

86%

With Interview (+13.4%)

2y 11m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 581 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.