Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/817,010

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2400

Examiner

DUFFIELD, JEREMY S

Art Unit

2498

Tech Center

Bank of America Corporation

Assignee

BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 49% of cases after interview

— +53.1% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 438 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

DUFFIELD, JEREMY S View full profile →

Grants 49% of resolved cases

Career Allow Rate

213 granted / 438 resolved

-11.4% vs TC avg

Strong +53% interview lift

Without

With

+53.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 11m

Avg Prosecution

28 currently pending

Career history

466

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

7.4%

-32.6% vs TC avg

§103

59.9%

+19.9% vs TC avg

§102

10.8%

-29.2% vs TC avg

§112

15.3%

-24.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 438 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2400

Application Filed

Feb 19, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

49%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+53.1%)

3y 11m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 438 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.