Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 18/978,963

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Examiner

SHAUGHNESSY, AIDAN EDWARD

Art Unit

Tech Center

Fair Isaac Corporation

Assignee

Fair Isaac Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +13.3% interview lift. Interview lift (+13.3%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 13 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants only 23% of cases

Career Allowance Rate

3 granted / 13 resolved

-36.9% vs TC avg

Moderate +13% lift

Without

With

+13.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 5m

Avg Prosecution

29 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

§103

92.8%

+52.8% vs TC avg

§102

5.7%

-34.3% vs TC avg

§112

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 13 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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3y 4m to grant Granted Jun 24, 2025

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Patent 12225029

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2y 9m to grant Granted Feb 11, 2025

Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 3 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

23%

Grant Probability

36%

With Interview (+13.3%)

3y 5m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 13 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.