Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 19/182,372

Untitled Application

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Filed

Priority

Dec 23, 2024 — IN 202441102207

Examiner

LUDWIG, PETER L

Art Unit

Tech Center

PAYPAL, INC.

Assignee

PayPal Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 35% of cases after interview

— +23.4% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 548 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LUDWIG, PETER L View full profile →

Grants only 35% of cases

Career Allowance Rate

193 granted / 548 resolved

-24.8% vs TC avg

Strong +23% interview lift

Without

With

+23.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 8m

Avg Prosecution

51 currently pending

Career history

606

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

11.0%

-29.0% vs TC avg

§103

70.9%

+30.9% vs TC avg

§102

9.9%

-30.1% vs TC avg

§112

8.0%

-32.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 548 resolved cases

Precedent Cases

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3y 3m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

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5y 1m to grant Granted Apr 14, 2026

18/222,791

Patent 12555086

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A USER INTERFACE FOR MAKING RECOMMENDATIONS

2y 7m to grant Granted Feb 17, 2026

16/196,902

Patent 12518253

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR E-RECEIPT PLATFORM

7y 1m to grant Granted Jan 06, 2026

18/053,490

Patent 12488321

SMART CONTRACT DEPLOYMENT FOR DCF TRUST SERVICES BILLING

3y 0m to grant Granted Dec 02, 2025

Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

35%

Grant Probability

59%

With Interview (+23.4%)

3y 8m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 548 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.