Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 18/987,815

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

TRAORE, FATOUMATA

Art Unit

Tech Center

American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.

Assignee

American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +35.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (78%); +35.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 583 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

TRAORE, FATOUMATA View full profile →

Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

456 granted / 583 resolved

+18.2% vs TC avg

Strong +35% interview lift

Without

With

+35.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 5m

Avg Prosecution

15 currently pending

Career history

599

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.0%

-38.0% vs TC avg

§103

87.8%

+47.8% vs TC avg

§102

4.8%

-35.2% vs TC avg

§112

2.1%

-37.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 583 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 13, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+35.4%)

3y 5m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 583 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.