Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/981,742

Untitled Application

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Examiner

SHANKAR, VIJAY

Art Unit

Tech Center

ADOBE INC.

Assignee

Adobe Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +8.5% interview lift. Interview lift (+8.5%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1115 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 91% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1014 granted / 1115 resolved

+30.9% vs TC avg

Moderate +8% lift

Without

With

+8.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

19 currently pending

Career history

1131

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.2%

-36.8% vs TC avg

§103

15.2%

-24.8% vs TC avg

§102

49.3%

+9.3% vs TC avg

§112

4.7%

-35.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1115 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 04, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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18/424,707

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2y 4m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

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2y 4m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

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2y 6m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

91%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+8.5%)

2y 2m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1115 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.