Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 18/946,731

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

SHAW, BRIAN F

Art Unit

Tech Center

PAYPAL, INC.

Assignee

PayPal Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +16.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (73%); +16.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 466 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SHAW, BRIAN F View full profile →

Grants 73% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

342 granted / 466 resolved

+13.4% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+16.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

18 currently pending

Career history

484

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.1%

-37.9% vs TC avg

§103

87.6%

+47.6% vs TC avg

§102

2.6%

-37.4% vs TC avg

§112

5.0%

-35.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 466 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 16, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jun 26, 2026

Interview Requested

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

73%

Grant Probability

90%

With Interview (+16.3%)

3y 0m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 466 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.