Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/782,885

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2600

Examiner

LIU, XIAO

Art Unit

2664

Tech Center

BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION

Assignee

Bank of America Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +11.7% interview lift. Interview lift (+11.7%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 303 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LIU, XIAO View full profile →

Grants 89% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

269 granted / 303 resolved

+28.8% vs TC avg

Moderate +12% lift

Without

With

+11.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

30 currently pending

Career history

345

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.6%

-38.4% vs TC avg

§103

91.0%

+51.0% vs TC avg

§102

3.1%

-36.9% vs TC avg

§112

2.5%

-37.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 303 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2600

Application Filed

May 14, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

89%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+11.7%)

2y 6m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 303 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.