Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/957,172

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

NGUYEN, TRONG H

Art Unit

Tech Center

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.

Assignee

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +56.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (80%); +56.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 553 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

NGUYEN, TRONG H View full profile →

Grants 80% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

442 granted / 553 resolved

+19.9% vs TC avg

Strong +56% interview lift

Without

With

+56.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

14 currently pending

Career history

563

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.9%

-37.1% vs TC avg

§103

85.9%

+45.9% vs TC avg

§102

6.5%

-33.5% vs TC avg

§112

3.0%

-37.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 553 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 12, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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1y 10m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+56.4%)

3y 2m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 553 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.