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Last updated: July 13, 2026
Application No. 29/984,248

Untitled Application

Unknown
Filed
Priority
Apr 07, 2008 — continuation of D602015 +22 more
Examiner
ANKOBIAH, KWABENA AFRIYIE
Art Unit
Tech Center
Apple Inc.
Assignee
Apple Inc.
OA Round
1 (Non-Final)
94%
Grant Probability
Favorable
1-2
OA Rounds
2y 0m
Filing → Grant
99%
With Interview

Interview Optional

— +7.1% interview lift. Interview lift (+7.1%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.
Based on 256 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ANKOBIAH, KWABENA AFRIYIE View full profile →
Grants 94% — above average
94%
Career Allowance Rate
242 granted / 256 resolved
+34.5% vs TC avg
Moderate +7% lift
Without
With
+7.1%
Interview Lift
resolved cases with interview
Fast prosecutor
2y 0m
Avg Prosecution
2 currently pending
Career history
256
Total Applications
across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103
4.8%
-35.2% vs TC avg
§102
20.3%
-19.7% vs TC avg
§112
60.8%
+20.8% vs TC avg
Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 256 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 11, 2025
Non-Final Rejection (signed)
Jan 12, 2026
Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2
Expected OA Rounds
94%
Grant Probability
99%
With Interview (+7.1%)
2y 0m
Median Time to Grant
Low
PTA Risk
Based on 256 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.

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