Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/013,020

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CREATING OR UPDATING A DIGITAL TWIN

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 27, 2022

Priority

Jun 30, 2020 — EU 20183100.5 +1 more

Examiner

JOHANSEN, JOHN E

Art Unit

2187

Tech Center

2100 — Computer Architecture & Software

Assignee

Siemens Aktiengesellschaft

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +26.8% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (76%); +26.8% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 305 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

JOHANSEN, JOHN E View full profile →

Grants 76% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

233 granted / 305 resolved

+21.4% vs TC avg

Strong +27% interview lift

Without

With

+26.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 5m

Avg Prosecution

16 currently pending

Career history

326

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

12.8%

-27.2% vs TC avg

§103

75.0%

+35.0% vs TC avg

§102

2.0%

-38.0% vs TC avg

§112

9.3%

-30.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 305 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 27, 2022

Application Filed

May 22, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

76%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+26.8%)

3y 5m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 305 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.