Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/802,798

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Examiner

KHATRI, NILESH B

Art Unit

3699

Tech Center

American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.

Assignee

American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +28.4% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 171 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KHATRI, NILESH B View full profile →

Grants 58% of resolved cases

Career Allow Rate

100 granted / 171 resolved

-1.5% vs TC avg

Strong +28% interview lift

Without

With

+28.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

27 currently pending

Career history

198

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

30.4%

-9.6% vs TC avg

§103

39.6%

-0.4% vs TC avg

§102

6.1%

-33.9% vs TC avg

§112

15.9%

-24.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 171 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Sep 23, 2025

Non-Final Rejection

Dec 17, 2025

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

Dec 18, 2025

Examiner Interview Summary

Dec 22, 2025

Response Filed

Mar 12, 2026

Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

58%

Grant Probability

87%

With Interview (+28.4%)

3y 2m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 171 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.