Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/277,002

RADAR SYSTEM AND CORRESPONDING METHOD

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 11, 2023

Priority

Feb 12, 2021 — DE 10 2021 103 398.5 +2 more

Examiner

JENKINS, KIMBERLY YVETTE

Art Unit

3648

Tech Center

3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce

Assignee

Symeo GmbH

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +38.5% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (80%); +38.5% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 25 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

JENKINS, KIMBERLY YVETTE View full profile →

Grants 80% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

20 granted / 25 resolved

+28.0% vs TC avg

Strong +38% interview lift

Without

With

+38.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

17 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

87.6%

+47.6% vs TC avg

§102

12.4%

-27.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 25 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 11, 2023

Application Filed

Sep 11, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jan 09, 2026

Response Filed

Jul 15, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+38.5%)

2y 11m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 25 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.