Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 18/291,323

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2800

Priority

Jul 23, 2021 — DE 10 2021 207 963.6 +1 more

Examiner

BOLTON, WILLIAM A

Art Unit

2831

Tech Center

Siemens Energy Global GmbH & Co. KG

Assignee

Siemens Energy AG

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +5.8% interview lift. Interview lift (+5.8%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 759 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BOLTON, WILLIAM A View full profile →

Grants 89% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

676 granted / 759 resolved

+29.1% vs TC avg

Moderate +6% lift

Without

With

+5.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 10m

Avg Prosecution

24 currently pending

Career history

782

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

85.0%

+45.0% vs TC avg

§102

11.0%

-29.0% vs TC avg

§112

1.8%

-38.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 759 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2800

Application Filed

Apr 09, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

89%

Grant Probability

95%

With Interview (+5.8%)

1y 10m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 759 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.