Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 19/172,043

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Examiner

GARCIA MIZE, KARLYANNIE MARIE

Art Unit

3698

Tech Center

Block, Inc.

Assignee

Block Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +35.8% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 41 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

GARCIA MIZE, KARLYANNIE MARIE View full profile →

Grants only 39% of cases

Career Allow Rate

16 granted / 41 resolved

-21.0% vs TC avg

Strong +36% interview lift

Without

With

+35.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

26 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

37.0%

-3.0% vs TC avg

§103

37.7%

-2.3% vs TC avg

§102

4.9%

-35.1% vs TC avg

§112

18.6%

-21.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 41 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Jan 09, 2026

Non-Final Rejection

Mar 09, 2026

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

Mar 10, 2026

Examiner Interview Summary

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

39%

Grant Probability

75%

With Interview (+35.8%)

2y 10m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 41 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.