Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/888,851

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2400

Examiner

LAZARO, DAVID R

Art Unit

2455

Tech Center

The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.

Assignee

The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +3.0% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 759 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LAZARO, DAVID R View full profile →

Grants 87% — above average

Career Allow Rate

660 granted / 759 resolved

+27.0% vs TC avg

Minimal +3% lift

Without

With

+3.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

14 currently pending

Career history

773

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

10.7%

-29.3% vs TC avg

§103

33.8%

-6.2% vs TC avg

§102

25.9%

-14.1% vs TC avg

§112

12.1%

-27.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 759 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2400

Application Filed

Jan 24, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

87%

Grant Probability

90%

With Interview (+3.0%)

2y 11m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 759 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.

Untitled Application

Interview Optional

Examiner Intelligence

Statute-Specific Performance

Prosecution Timeline

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