Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 18/968,026

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

KIM, JONATHAN C

Art Unit

Tech Center

eBay Inc.

Assignee

eBay Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +39.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (73%); +39.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 363 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KIM, JONATHAN C View full profile →

Grants 73% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

266 granted / 363 resolved

+13.3% vs TC avg

Strong +39% interview lift

Without

With

+39.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

16 currently pending

Career history

383

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.1%

-35.9% vs TC avg

§103

90.4%

+50.4% vs TC avg

§102

1.2%

-38.8% vs TC avg

§112

1.4%

-38.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 363 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 07, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 3m to grant Granted Apr 28, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

73%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+39.4%)

2y 5m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 363 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.