Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/774,432

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

GELIN, JEAN ALLAND

Art Unit

Tech Center

BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION

Assignee

Bank of America Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +4.5% interview lift. Interview lift (+4.5%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1261 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 88% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1116 granted / 1261 resolved

+28.5% vs TC avg

Minimal +4% lift

Without

With

+4.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 3m

Avg Prosecution

27 currently pending

Career history

1288

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.4%

-38.6% vs TC avg

§103

53.9%

+13.9% vs TC avg

§102

16.9%

-23.1% vs TC avg

§112

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1261 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 09, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

88%

Grant Probability

93%

With Interview (+4.5%)

2y 3m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1261 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.