Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 19/001,685

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

MUELLER, PAUL JOSEPH

Art Unit

Tech Center

Zscaler, Inc.

Assignee

Zscaler Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +31.5% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (77%); +31.5% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 137 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MUELLER, PAUL JOSEPH View full profile →

Grants 77% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

106 granted / 137 resolved

+17.4% vs TC avg

Strong +32% interview lift

Without

With

+31.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

160

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.0%

-37.0% vs TC avg

§103

93.5%

+53.5% vs TC avg

§102

1.1%

-38.9% vs TC avg

§112

1.1%

-38.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 137 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 10, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

77%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+31.5%)

2y 9m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 137 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.