Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 19/007,038

Untitled Application

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Examiner

WHITAKER, ANDREW B

Art Unit

Tech Center

American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.

Assignee

American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 19% of cases after interview

— +18.8% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 564 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WHITAKER, ANDREW B View full profile →

Grants only 19% of cases

Career Allowance Rate

105 granted / 564 resolved

-41.4% vs TC avg

Strong +19% interview lift

Without

With

+18.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

4y 2m

Avg Prosecution

42 currently pending

Career history

617

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

11.3%

-28.7% vs TC avg

§103

79.3%

+39.3% vs TC avg

§102

8.3%

-31.7% vs TC avg

§112

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 564 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 09, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Mar 09, 2026

Response Filed

May 11, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

19%

Grant Probability

37%

With Interview (+18.8%)

4y 2m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 564 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.