Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: SHARON, AYAL I

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3600 3689 3691 3695

This examiner grants 43% of resolved cases

Analysis

Ayal I. Sharon is an examiner in Tech Center 3600 and Art Unit 3600. With 212 resolved cases, the data shows an allowance rate of 43.4 percent. The median days to allowance for applications that reach a grant is 1228. This 1228 median days figure offers a benchmark for practitioners to use when discussing the prosecution timeline with clients.

Interviews appear to be a tool when working with this examiner. Sharon has an interview lift of 29.4 percent, which represents a metric associated with the likelihood of allowance following a formal discussion. Given the 43.4 percent allowance rate, the 29.4 percent lift suggests that preparing for and conducting an interview is a tactical choice.

The 212 resolved cases provide a basis for evaluating prosecution. The 1228 median days to allowance defines the results for applications. Practitioners can use the 29.4 percent interview lift to refine their strategy and manage expectations for a successful outcome in these resolved cases.

Written from this page's own data; every figure is computed from USPTO records and verified before publication.

Performance Statistics

43.4%
Allow Rate
-8.6% vs TC avg
269
Total Applications
+29.4%
Interview Lift
1228
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 212 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

41.3%
§101 Eligibility
5.8%
§102 Novelty
36.4%
§103 Obviousness
14.4%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19008287 RECOMMENDATION GENERATION BASED ON MEMO FIELDS OF DIGITAL PAYMENT OBJECTS Final Rejection Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
18392951 COMPUTING SYSTEM TO PROACTIVELY GENERATE REFINANCE OFFERS Final Rejection Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
18204360 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FACILITATING NETWORK VOICE AUTHENTICATION Non-Final OA MASTERCARD INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED
19051768 ACCURATE IMAGES IN GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACES TO ENABLE DATA TRANSFER Non-Final OA Capital One Services, LLC
18778288 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SECURING RISK IN BLOCKCHAIN NETWORKS Final Rejection Capital One Services, LLC
18397698 SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERATING CONSTRAINED LOAN PRICING Final Rejection JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
18495515 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR THROTTLED SHARING OF PERSONAL INFORMATION Final Rejection JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.
19098347 INTEGRATED CLAIMS PROCESSING HUB Final Rejection Visa International Service Association
19034888 REAL-TIME RISK BASED PAYMENT DECISION SERVICE FOR TRANSIT SYSTEM Final Rejection Visa International Service Association
19341426 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRANSACTION PROCESSING OPTIMIZATION Non-Final OA Fiserv, Inc.
19052236 INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND INFORMATION STORAGE MEDIUM Final Rejection RAKUTEN GROUP, INC.
17431920 Method for processing a payment transaction, and corresponding device, system and programs Non-Final OA BANKS AND ACQUIRERS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING
18377403 CLIMATE RISK ASSESSMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION Final Rejection Allstate Insurance Company

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