Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/823,409

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Examiner

SHERR, MARIA CRISTI OWEN

Art Unit

3697

Tech Center

CIRCLE INTERNET GROUP, INC.

Assignee

Circle Internet Group Inc.

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +13.6% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 401 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SHERR, MARIA CRISTI OWEN View full profile →

Grants only 26% of cases

Career Allow Rate

104 granted / 401 resolved

-34.1% vs TC avg

Moderate +14% lift

Without

With

+13.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

7y 5m

Avg Prosecution

32 currently pending

Career history

433

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

25.5%

-14.5% vs TC avg

§103

41.9%

+1.9% vs TC avg

§102

11.8%

-28.2% vs TC avg

§112

19.8%

-20.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 401 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Aug 18, 2025

Non-Final Rejection

Nov 18, 2025

Examiner Interview Summary

Nov 18, 2025

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

Nov 21, 2025

Response Filed

Jan 21, 2026

Final Rejection

Apr 02, 2026

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

Apr 02, 2026

Examiner Interview Summary

Precedent Cases

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2y 5m to grant Granted Oct 28, 2025

12/384,718

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2y 5m to grant Granted Sep 23, 2025

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2y 5m to grant Granted Sep 23, 2025

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

26%

Grant Probability

40%

With Interview (+13.6%)

7y 5m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 401 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.