Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/816,674

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2400

Examiner

JOHNSON, CARLTON

Art Unit

2436

Tech Center

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.

Assignee

Wells Fargo Bank N A

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 58% of cases after interview

— +32.2% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 353 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 58% of resolved cases

Career Allow Rate

206 granted / 353 resolved

-1.6% vs TC avg

Strong +32% interview lift

Without

With

+32.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

4y 11m

Avg Prosecution

26 currently pending

Career history

379

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

12.3%

-27.7% vs TC avg

§103

59.8%

+19.8% vs TC avg

§102

12.2%

-27.8% vs TC avg

§112

8.6%

-31.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 353 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2400

Application Filed

Mar 07, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

58%

Grant Probability

91%

With Interview (+32.2%)

4y 11m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 353 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.

Untitled Application

This examiner grants 58% of cases after interview

Examiner Intelligence

Statute-Specific Performance

Prosecution Timeline

Precedent Cases

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