Last updated: August 30, 2026

Application No. 18/508,918

DETERMINATION DEVICE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Nov 14, 2023

Priority

Jan 13, 2023 — JP 2023-004109

Examiner

MEMULA, SURESH

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Toyota Motor Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -0.3% interview lift. Interview lift (-0.3%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 928 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 88% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

814 granted / 928 resolved

+27.7% vs TC avg

Minimal -0% lift

Without

With

+-0.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

14 currently pending

Career history

946

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

16.4%

-23.6% vs TC avg

§103

18.8%

-21.2% vs TC avg

§102

44.5%

+4.5% vs TC avg

§112

16.1%

-23.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 928 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 14, 2023

Application Filed

Aug 21, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

88%

Grant Probability

87%

With Interview (-0.3%)

2y 4m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 928 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.