Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 18/972,122

Untitled Application

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Examiner

BARKER, TODD L

Art Unit

Tech Center

Stripe, Inc.

Assignee

Stripe Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +23.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (76%); +23.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 385 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BARKER, TODD L View full profile →

Grants 76% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

291 granted / 385 resolved

+15.6% vs TC avg

Strong +23% interview lift

Without

With

+23.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

30 currently pending

Career history

431

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.2%

-38.8% vs TC avg

§103

83.2%

+43.2% vs TC avg

§102

3.8%

-36.2% vs TC avg

§112

5.9%

-34.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 385 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 04, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

76%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+23.2%)

2y 4m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 385 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.