Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 19/006,019

SECURE DATA ACCESS FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 30, 2024

Priority

Jun 01, 2021 — provisional 63/195,658 +1 more

Examiner

HERZOG, MADHURI R

Art Unit

2438

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Apple Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +12.0% interview lift. Interview lift (+12.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 673 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HERZOG, MADHURI R View full profile →

Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

526 granted / 673 resolved

+20.2% vs TC avg

Moderate +12% lift

Without

With

+12.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

19 currently pending

Career history

704

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.1%

-38.9% vs TC avg

§103

90.7%

+50.7% vs TC avg

§102

2.7%

-37.3% vs TC avg

§112

3.5%

-36.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 673 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 30, 2024

Application Filed

Sep 17, 2025

Response after Non-Final Action

Apr 24, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jul 14, 2026

Interview Requested

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

90%

With Interview (+12.0%)

2y 11m (~1y 4m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 673 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.