Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 19/209,508

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2600

Examiner

KETEMA, BENYAM

Art Unit

2626

Tech Center

Apple Inc.

Assignee

Apple Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +10.8% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 606 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KETEMA, BENYAM View full profile →

Grants 65% — above average

Career Allow Rate

395 granted / 606 resolved

+5.2% vs TC avg

Moderate +11% lift

Without

With

+10.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

14 currently pending

Career history

620

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.6%

-38.4% vs TC avg

§103

59.5%

+19.5% vs TC avg

§102

27.7%

-12.3% vs TC avg

§112

7.6%

-32.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 606 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2600

Application Filed

Dec 27, 2025

Non-Final Rejection

Mar 13, 2026

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

Mar 17, 2026

Examiner Interview Summary

Mar 27, 2026

Response Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

65%

Grant Probability

76%

With Interview (+10.8%)

2y 8m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 606 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.