Last updated: April 22, 2026

Application No. 18/825,983

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

1600

Examiner

IBRAHIM, MEDINA AHMED

Art Unit

1662

Tech Center

HM.CLAUSE, INC.

Assignee

Hm Clause Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +11.8% interview lift. Interview lift (+11.8%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1452 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

IBRAHIM, MEDINA AHMED View full profile →

Grants 88% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1272 granted / 1452 resolved

+27.6% vs TC avg

Moderate +12% lift

Without

With

+11.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

23 currently pending

Career history

1475

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

6.0%

-34.0% vs TC avg

§103

13.5%

-26.5% vs TC avg

§102

16.0%

-24.0% vs TC avg

§112

51.7%

+11.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1452 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

1600

Application Filed

Mar 03, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

88%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+11.8%)

2y 2m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1452 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.

Untitled Application

Interview Optional

Examiner Intelligence

Statute-Specific Performance

Prosecution Timeline

Precedent Cases

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Strategy Recommendation AI-generated — please review before filing

Prosecution Projections

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