Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/898,070

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2600

Examiner

PATEL, HEMANT SHANTILAL

Art Unit

2694

Tech Center

Bank of America Corporation

Assignee

Bank of America Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +13.5% interview lift. Interview lift (+13.5%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 954 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 81% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

775 granted / 954 resolved

+21.2% vs TC avg

Moderate +14% lift

Without

With

+13.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

18 currently pending

Career history

968

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.9%

-39.1% vs TC avg

§103

78.9%

+38.9% vs TC avg

§102

4.8%

-35.2% vs TC avg

§112

9.3%

-30.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 954 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2600

Application Filed

May 27, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

81%

Grant Probability

95%

With Interview (+13.5%)

2y 9m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 954 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.