Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/966,056

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USE IN NEUTRAL DATA ANALYSIS ACROSS DATA STRUCTURES

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 02, 2024

Priority

Oct 31, 2022 — continuation of 12/244,704

Examiner

BUI, JONATHAN A

Art Unit

2443

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Mastercard International Incorporated

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +24.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (81%); +24.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 598 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BUI, JONATHAN A View full profile →

Grants 81% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

487 granted / 598 resolved

+23.4% vs TC avg

Strong +24% interview lift

Without

With

+24.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

10 currently pending

Career history

610

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.5%

-37.5% vs TC avg

§103

72.6%

+32.6% vs TC avg

§102

11.8%

-28.2% vs TC avg

§112

7.2%

-32.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 598 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 02, 2024

Application Filed

Mar 19, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

81%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+24.3%)

2y 10m (~1y 2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 598 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.