Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 18/766,840

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Examiner

KRESS, TABITHA LYNN

Art Unit

3667

Tech Center

Mastercard International Incorporated

Assignee

Mastercard International Incorporated

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +41.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (80%); +41.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 25 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 80% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

20 granted / 25 resolved

+20.0% vs TC avg

Strong +42% interview lift

Without

With

+41.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

12 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.7%

-35.3% vs TC avg

§103

88.2%

+48.2% vs TC avg

§102

5.9%

-34.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 25 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Jul 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+41.7%)

2y 8m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 25 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.