Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/814,242

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2100

Examiner

HALM, KWEKU WILLIAM

Art Unit

2166

Tech Center

eBay Inc.

Assignee

EBAY INC.

OA Round

3 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +12.1% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 249 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HALM, KWEKU WILLIAM View full profile →

Grants 80% — above average

Career Allow Rate

200 granted / 249 resolved

+20.3% vs TC avg

Moderate +12% lift

Without

With

+12.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

45 currently pending

Career history

294

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

9.9%

-30.1% vs TC avg

§103

59.1%

+19.1% vs TC avg

§102

17.4%

-22.6% vs TC avg

§112

9.0%

-31.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 249 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2100

Application Filed

May 11, 2025

Non-Final Rejection

Jul 22, 2025

Interview Requested

Jul 29, 2025

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

Jul 30, 2025

Examiner Interview Summary

Aug 01, 2025

Response Filed

Aug 14, 2025

Final Rejection

Sep 25, 2025

Interview Requested

Oct 03, 2025

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

Oct 03, 2025

Examiner Interview Summary

Oct 16, 2025

Request for Continued Examination

Oct 22, 2025

Response after Non-Final Action

Nov 12, 2025

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+12.1%)

2y 8m

Median Time to Grant

High

PTA Risk

Based on 249 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.