Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 18/821,939

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Examiner

HAIDER, FAWAAD

Art Unit

3689

Tech Center

Maplebear Inc.

Assignee

Maplebear Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 50% of cases after interview

— +25.6% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 645 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HAIDER, FAWAAD View full profile →

Grants 50% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

320 granted / 645 resolved

-10.4% vs TC avg

Strong +26% interview lift

Without

With

+25.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

4y 2m

Avg Prosecution

29 currently pending

Career history

673

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

24.2%

-15.8% vs TC avg

§103

70.3%

+30.3% vs TC avg

§102

3.1%

-36.9% vs TC avg

§112

1.2%

-38.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 645 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

May 13, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

50%

Grant Probability

75%

With Interview (+25.6%)

4y 2m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 645 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.