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Last updated: April 24, 2026
Application No. 18/807,685

Untitled Application

Unknown
Filed
3600
Examiner
POND, ROBERT M
Art Unit
3688
Tech Center
Pinterest, Inc.
Assignee
Pinterest Inc.
OA Round
1 (Non-Final)
71%
Grant Probability
Favorable
1-2
OA Rounds
3y 4m
To Grant
99%
With Interview

Interview Optional

— +42.3% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.
Based on 696 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

POND, ROBERT M View full profile →
Grants 71% — above average
71%
Career Allow Rate
496 granted / 696 resolved
+11.3% vs TC avg
Strong +42% interview lift
Without
With
+42.3%
Interview Lift
resolved cases with interview
Typical timeline
3y 4m
Avg Prosecution
19 currently pending
Career history
715
Total Applications
across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101
22.5%
-17.5% vs TC avg
§103
39.0%
-1.0% vs TC avg
§102
13.4%
-26.6% vs TC avg
§112
10.2%
-29.8% vs TC avg
Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 696 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600
Application Filed
Mar 16, 2026
Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2
Expected OA Rounds
71%
Grant Probability
99%
With Interview (+42.3%)
3y 4m
Median Time to Grant
Low
PTA Risk
Based on 696 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.

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