Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 19/329,022

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

Mar 31, 2021 — provisional 63/168,397 +2 more

Examiner

ANDERSEN, KRISTOPHER E

Art Unit

Tech Center

Snap Inc

Assignee

Snap Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +40.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (70%); +40.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 360 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ANDERSEN, KRISTOPHER E View full profile →

Grants 70% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

252 granted / 360 resolved

+10.0% vs TC avg

Strong +40% interview lift

Without

With

+40.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 3m

Avg Prosecution

8 currently pending

Career history

370

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.3%

-35.7% vs TC avg

§103

85.7%

+45.7% vs TC avg

§102

5.5%

-34.5% vs TC avg

§112

4.2%

-35.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 360 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 29, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

70%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+40.4%)

3y 3m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 360 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.