Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/826,040

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Examiner

PATEL, DIPEN M

Art Unit

3621

Tech Center

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.

Assignee

Wells Fargo Bank N A

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +25.0% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 291 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

PATEL, DIPEN M View full profile →

Grants only 21% of cases

Career Allow Rate

60 granted / 291 resolved

-39.4% vs TC avg

Strong +25% interview lift

Without

With

+25.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 11m

Avg Prosecution

35 currently pending

Career history

326

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

34.5%

-5.5% vs TC avg

§103

34.1%

-5.9% vs TC avg

§102

8.3%

-31.7% vs TC avg

§112

16.7%

-23.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 291 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Jun 05, 2025

Non-Final Rejection

Aug 18, 2025

Interview Requested

Aug 26, 2025

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

Aug 26, 2025

Examiner Interview Summary

Sep 09, 2025

Response Filed

Nov 25, 2025

Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

21%

Grant Probability

46%

With Interview (+25.0%)

3y 11m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 291 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.