Last updated: July 10, 2026

Application No. 18/747,891

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2100

Examiner

BULLOCK, JOSHUA

Art Unit

2153

Tech Center

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.

Assignee

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +16.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (83%); +16.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 642 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 83% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

530 granted / 642 resolved

+22.6% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+16.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

25 currently pending

Career history

672

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.1%

-37.9% vs TC avg

§103

53.5%

+13.5% vs TC avg

§102

40.1%

+0.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 642 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2100

Application Filed

Mar 31, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

83%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+16.2%)

3y 0m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 642 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.