Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 18/755,424

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2600

Examiner

CADEAU, WEDNEL

Art Unit

2632

Tech Center

PAYPAL, INC.

Assignee

PayPal Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +19.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (72%); +19.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 542 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CADEAU, WEDNEL View full profile →

Grants 72% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

388 granted / 542 resolved

+11.6% vs TC avg

Strong +19% interview lift

Without

With

+19.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

28 currently pending

Career history

580

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

94.1%

+54.1% vs TC avg

§102

2.1%

-37.9% vs TC avg

§112

3.1%

-36.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 542 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2600

Application Filed

May 06, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

72%

Grant Probability

91%

With Interview (+19.2%)

2y 9m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 542 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.