Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/988,512

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SECURE IDENTIFIERS FOR ELECTRONIC TRANSACTIONS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 19, 2024

Priority

Dec 22, 2020 — continuation of 12/212,681

Examiner

JOHNSON, CARLTON

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Stripe Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 59% of cases after interview

— +31.9% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 359 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 59% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

211 granted / 359 resolved

-1.2% vs TC avg

Strong +32% interview lift

Without

With

+31.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

4y 6m

Avg Prosecution

13 currently pending

Career history

385

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.4%

-38.6% vs TC avg

§103

92.2%

+52.2% vs TC avg

§102

4.9%

-35.1% vs TC avg

§112

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 359 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 19, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/302,108

Patent 12683769

ENCRYPTED SEARCH WITH A PUBLIC KEY

3y 2m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

17/730,210

Patent 12666269

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ALLOWING DEVICE TO SEND AND RECEIVE DATA

4y 1m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/310,804

Patent 12664253

AUTOMATED ONLINE POLICY GENERATION FOR ZERO-TRUST ARCHITECTURES

3y 1m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

19/201,339

Patent 12626261

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATED SCAM DETECTION

1y 0m to grant Granted May 12, 2026

17/772,138

Patent 12604197

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ALLOWING DEVICE TO SEND AND RECEIVE DATA

3y 11m to grant Granted Apr 14, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

59%

Grant Probability

91%

With Interview (+31.9%)

4y 6m (~2y 11m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 359 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.