Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/949,281

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

TURCHEN, JAMES R

Art Unit

Tech Center

BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION

Assignee

Bank of America Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +33.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (82%); +33.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 649 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

TURCHEN, JAMES R View full profile →

Grants 82% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

534 granted / 649 resolved

+22.3% vs TC avg

Strong +34% interview lift

Without

With

+33.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

667

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

§103

82.0%

+42.0% vs TC avg

§102

9.8%

-30.2% vs TC avg

§112

1.9%

-38.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 649 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 29, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

82%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+33.7%)

3y 0m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 649 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.