Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/893,242

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2600

Examiner

ZHANG, LESHUI

Art Unit

2695

Tech Center

MASTERCARD INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED

Assignee

Mastercard International Incorporated

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +35.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (78%); +35.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 947 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ZHANG, LESHUI View full profile →

Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

737 granted / 947 resolved

+17.8% vs TC avg

Strong +35% interview lift

Without

With

+35.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

23 currently pending

Career history

981

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

§103

83.1%

+43.1% vs TC avg

§102

5.7%

-34.3% vs TC avg

§112

8.7%

-31.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 947 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2600

Application Filed

Jun 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+35.3%)

2y 9m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 947 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.