Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 18/970,766

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

PARK, YONG S

Art Unit

Tech Center

PAYPAL, INC.

Assignee

PayPal Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +12.5% interview lift. Interview lift (+12.5%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 227 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

PARK, YONG S View full profile →

Grants only 26% of cases

Career Allowance Rate

58 granted / 227 resolved

-34.4% vs TC avg

Moderate +12% lift

Without

With

+12.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 6m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

263

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

23.5%

-16.5% vs TC avg

§103

71.6%

+31.6% vs TC avg

§102

2.7%

-37.3% vs TC avg

§112

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 227 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 23, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jul 05, 2026

Interview Requested

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

26%

Grant Probability

38%

With Interview (+12.5%)

3y 6m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 227 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.