Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 19/007,413

Untitled Application

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Examiner

CIVAN, ETHAN D

Art Unit

Tech Center

Maplebear Inc.

Assignee

Maplebear Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +29.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (68%); +29.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 700 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CIVAN, ETHAN D View full profile →

Grants 68% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

479 granted / 700 resolved

+8.4% vs TC avg

Strong +29% interview lift

Without

With

+29.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

15 currently pending

Career history

707

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

15.1%

-24.9% vs TC avg

§103

58.0%

+18.0% vs TC avg

§102

12.4%

-27.6% vs TC avg

§112

1.8%

-38.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 700 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 16, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

68%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+29.1%)

2y 10m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 700 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.