Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/968,024

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

CRIBBS, MALCOLM

Art Unit

Tech Center

Bank of America Corporation

Assignee

Bank of America Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +14.9% interview lift. Interview lift (+14.9%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 778 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CRIBBS, MALCOLM View full profile →

Grants 89% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

691 granted / 778 resolved

+28.8% vs TC avg

Moderate +15% lift

Without

With

+14.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

8 currently pending

Career history

786

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

6.4%

-33.6% vs TC avg

§103

70.0%

+30.0% vs TC avg

§102

2.6%

-37.4% vs TC avg

§112

17.2%

-22.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 778 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 23, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

89%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+14.9%)

2y 4m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 778 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.