Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 18/983,156

Untitled Application

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Examiner

KENNEDY, LESA M

Art Unit

Tech Center

The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.

Assignee

The Pnc Financial Services Group Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +24.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (77%); +24.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 206 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KENNEDY, LESA M View full profile →

Grants 77% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

158 granted / 206 resolved

+16.7% vs TC avg

Strong +24% interview lift

Without

With

+24.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

14 currently pending

Career history

219

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.6%

-38.4% vs TC avg

§103

88.9%

+48.9% vs TC avg

§102

2.1%

-37.9% vs TC avg

§112

5.4%

-34.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 206 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 08, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

77%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+24.2%)

3y 0m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 206 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.