Last updated: July 09, 2026

Application No. 19/263,444

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Priority

Jul 09, 2024 — provisional 63/669,148

Examiner

PALMER, LUCAS E A

Art Unit

3731

Tech Center

Home Depot Product Authority, LLC

Assignee

Home Depot Product Authority LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +16.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (80%); +16.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 520 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

PALMER, LUCAS E A View full profile →

Grants 80% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

417 granted / 520 resolved

+20.2% vs TC avg

Strong +17% interview lift

Without

With

+16.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

15 currently pending

Career history

533

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

76.1%

+36.1% vs TC avg

§102

13.9%

-26.1% vs TC avg

§112

3.0%

-37.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 520 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

97%

With Interview (+16.7%)

2y 8m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 520 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.