Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 18/842,432

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Priority

Aug 29, 2023 — nonprovisional of PCTJP2023031284

Examiner

POUNCIL, DARNELL A

Art Unit

3622

Tech Center

RAKUTEN GROUP, INC.

Assignee

Rakuten Group Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +31.4% interview lift. Interview already conducted in this application's prosecution history. This examiner has a 22% grant rate with +31.4% interview lift. Since an interview has already been tried, recommend written response with narrowed claims based on precedent claim evolution patterns.

Based on 398 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

POUNCIL, DARNELL A View full profile →

Grants only 22% of cases

Career Allowance Rate

86 granted / 398 resolved

-38.4% vs TC avg

Strong +31% interview lift

Without

With

+31.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

5y 2m

Avg Prosecution

26 currently pending

Career history

436

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

10.2%

-29.8% vs TC avg

§103

72.5%

+32.5% vs TC avg

§102

15.3%

-24.7% vs TC avg

§112

1.2%

-38.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 398 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Apr 22, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jun 29, 2026

Interview Requested

Jul 07, 2026

Examiner Interview Summary

Jul 07, 2026

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

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Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

22%

Grant Probability

53%

With Interview (+31.4%)

5y 2m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 398 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.