Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/964,773

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Examiner

LONG, EDWARD X

Art Unit

Tech Center

The Toronto-Dominion Bank

Assignee

The Toronto-dominion Bank

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +48.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (73%); +48.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 187 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LONG, EDWARD X View full profile →

Grants 73% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

137 granted / 187 resolved

+13.3% vs TC avg

Strong +48% interview lift

Without

With

+48.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

17 currently pending

Career history

209

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§103

99.5%

+59.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 187 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 27, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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1y 9m to grant Granted Apr 14, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

73%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+48.3%)

2y 11m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 187 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.