Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/921,183

METHODS AND APPARATUS TO AUTOMATE RECEIVABILITY UPDATES FOR MEDIA CREDITING

Non-Final OA

Filed

Oct 21, 2024

Priority

Sep 17, 2021 — continuation of 11/758,226 +1 more

Examiner

FAN, HUA

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

The Nielsen Company (US) LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +21.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (70%); +21.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 786 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 70% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

548 granted / 786 resolved

+9.7% vs TC avg

Strong +21% interview lift

Without

With

+21.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 11m

Avg Prosecution

13 currently pending

Career history

797

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.7%

-38.3% vs TC avg

§103

82.8%

+42.8% vs TC avg

§102

8.8%

-31.2% vs TC avg

§112

3.8%

-36.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 786 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 21, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

70%

Grant Probability

91%

With Interview (+21.2%)

3y 11m (~2y 2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 786 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.