Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/896,700

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2400

Examiner

ABDULLAH, SAAD AHMAD

Art Unit

2431

Tech Center

PAYPAL, INC.

Assignee

Paypal Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +35.1% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 70 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 77% — above average

Career Allow Rate

54 granted / 70 resolved

+17.1% vs TC avg

Strong +35% interview lift

Without

With

+35.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 1m

Avg Prosecution

44 currently pending

Career history

114

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.9%

-35.1% vs TC avg

§103

61.8%

+21.8% vs TC avg

§102

19.6%

-20.4% vs TC avg

§112

6.5%

-33.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 70 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2400

Application Filed

Mar 18, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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2y 5m to grant Granted Feb 17, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

77%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+35.1%)

3y 1m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 70 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.