Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/988,635

Untitled Application

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Examiner

GERGISO, TECHANE

Art Unit

Tech Center

Adobe Inc.

Assignee

Adobe Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +24.0% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (84%); +24.0% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 849 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

GERGISO, TECHANE View full profile →

Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

716 granted / 849 resolved

+24.3% vs TC avg

Strong +24% interview lift

Without

With

+24.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 1m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

874

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.1%

-37.9% vs TC avg

§103

83.4%

+43.4% vs TC avg

§102

10.1%

-29.9% vs TC avg

§112

1.6%

-38.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 849 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 11, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+24.0%)

3y 1m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 849 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.