Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/816,554

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2800

Examiner

KIM, TAE W

Art Unit

2876

Tech Center

MASTERCARD INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED

Assignee

Mastercard International Incorporated

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 56% of cases after interview

— +36.2% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 342 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 56% of resolved cases

Career Allow Rate

190 granted / 342 resolved

-4.4% vs TC avg

Strong +36% interview lift

Without

With

+36.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 11m

Avg Prosecution

19 currently pending

Career history

361

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.0%

-38.0% vs TC avg

§103

53.9%

+13.9% vs TC avg

§102

16.5%

-23.5% vs TC avg

§112

24.6%

-15.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 342 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2800

Application Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

56%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+36.2%)

3y 11m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 342 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.