Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 19/239,842

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Priority

Jun 21, 2024 — provisional 63/662,996

Examiner

APPLE, KIRSTEN SACHWITZ

Art Unit

3691

Tech Center

MASTERCARD INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED

Assignee

Mastercard International Incorporated

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +4.7% interview lift. Interview lift (+4.7%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 602 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

APPLE, KIRSTEN SACHWITZ View full profile →

Grants 61% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

366 granted / 602 resolved

+0.8% vs TC avg

Minimal +5% lift

Without

With

+4.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 5m

Avg Prosecution

23 currently pending

Career history

626

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

16.2%

-23.8% vs TC avg

§103

69.4%

+29.4% vs TC avg

§102

3.4%

-36.6% vs TC avg

§112

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 602 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Jul 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

61%

Grant Probability

66%

With Interview (+4.7%)

3y 5m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 602 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.