Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/763,583

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Examiner

GREINER, TRISTAN J

Art Unit

3656

Tech Center

Rakuten Group, Inc.

Assignee

Rakuten Group Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +21.2% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 167 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

GREINER, TRISTAN J View full profile →

Grants 78% — above average

Career Allow Rate

130 granted / 167 resolved

+17.8% vs TC avg

Strong +21% interview lift

Without

With

+21.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

13 currently pending

Career history

180

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

13.7%

-26.3% vs TC avg

§103

53.1%

+13.1% vs TC avg

§102

12.8%

-27.2% vs TC avg

§112

17.3%

-22.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 167 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Mar 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

Precedent Cases

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17/914,979

Patent 12576886

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18/403,804

Patent 12565241

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2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 03, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+21.2%)

2y 9m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 167 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.