Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 18/848,587

Untitled Application

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Filed

Priority

Jun 19, 2023 — IN 202341041458 +1 more

Examiner

MCBETH, WILLIAM C

Art Unit

Tech Center

RAKUTEN MOBILE, INC.

Assignee

Rakuten Mobile Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +57.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (67%); +57.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 294 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MCBETH, WILLIAM C View full profile →

Grants 67% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

197 granted / 294 resolved

+7.0% vs TC avg

Strong +57% interview lift

Without

With

+57.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

18 currently pending

Career history

314

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.4%

-38.6% vs TC avg

§103

88.8%

+48.8% vs TC avg

§102

1.2%

-38.8% vs TC avg

§112

8.5%

-31.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 294 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

67%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+57.1%)

2y 8m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 294 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.