Last updated: July 10, 2026

Application No. 19/326,404

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Priority

Sep 13, 2024 — provisional 63/694,349

Examiner

SONG, HIMCHAN

Art Unit

3731

Tech Center

WestRock Shared Services, LLC

Assignee

Westrock Shared Services LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +13.0% interview lift. Interview lift (+13.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 254 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SONG, HIMCHAN View full profile →

Grants 86% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

218 granted / 254 resolved

+25.8% vs TC avg

Moderate +13% lift

Without

With

+13.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

19 currently pending

Career history

266

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

63.1%

+23.1% vs TC avg

§102

12.5%

-27.5% vs TC avg

§112

23.8%

-16.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 254 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

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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

86%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+13.0%)

2y 4m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 254 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.