Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 19/393,295

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2400

Examiner

SHAW, BRIAN F

Art Unit

2432

Tech Center

Circle Internet Group, Inc.

Assignee

Circle Internet Group Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +16.6% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 462 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SHAW, BRIAN F View full profile →

Grants 73% — above average

Career Allow Rate

338 granted / 462 resolved

+13.2% vs TC avg

Strong +17% interview lift

Without

With

+16.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

18 currently pending

Career history

480

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

10.4%

-29.6% vs TC avg

§103

55.2%

+15.2% vs TC avg

§102

4.7%

-35.3% vs TC avg

§112

14.1%

-25.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 462 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2400

Application Filed

Feb 25, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

73%

Grant Probability

90%

With Interview (+16.6%)

2y 11m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 462 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.