Last updated: August 30, 2026

Application No. 18/536,128

DISALLOWING COMMANDS FROM AN UNAUTHORIZED USER

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 11, 2023

Examiner

GIDDINS, NELSON S

Art Unit

2408

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Toyota Motor Corporation

OA Round

3 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +10.1% interview lift. Interview lift (+10.1%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 549 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 85% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

465 granted / 549 resolved

+26.7% vs TC avg

Moderate +10% lift

Without

With

+10.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 3m

Avg Prosecution

13 currently pending

Career history

572

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

9.6%

-30.4% vs TC avg

§103

54.4%

+14.4% vs TC avg

§102

12.4%

-27.6% vs TC avg

§112

14.5%

-25.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 549 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 11, 2023

Application Filed

Nov 29, 2025

Non-Final Rejection (signed)

Dec 31, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Mar 02, 2026

Response Filed

Jun 23, 2026

Final Rejection mailed

Aug 06, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

Aug 19, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Patent 12677149

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

85%

Grant Probability

95%

With Interview (+10.1%)

2y 3m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

High

PTA Risk

Based on 549 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.