Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 18/953,462

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

SCHEUNEMANN, RICHARD N

Art Unit

Tech Center

Bank of America Corporation

Assignee

Bank of America Corporation

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +8.4% interview lift. Interview lift (+8.4%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 555 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SCHEUNEMANN, RICHARD N View full profile →

Grants only 6% of cases

Career Allowance Rate

35 granted / 555 resolved

-53.7% vs TC avg

Moderate +8% lift

Without

With

+8.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 11m

Avg Prosecution

34 currently pending

Career history

615

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

8.9%

-31.1% vs TC avg

§103

84.6%

+44.6% vs TC avg

§102

1.4%

-38.6% vs TC avg

§112

4.9%

-35.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 555 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 16, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Apr 27, 2026

Response Filed

Jun 29, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

Grant Probability

15%

With Interview (+8.4%)

3y 11m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 555 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.