Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/656,777

Control System and Method for Controlling an Apparatus or System

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 07, 2024

Priority

May 11, 2023 — EU 23172923

Examiner

OGG, DAVID EARL

Art Unit

4100

Tech Center

4100

Assignee

Siemens Aktiengesellschaft

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +11.3% interview lift. Interview lift (+11.3%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 306 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

256 granted / 306 resolved

+23.7% vs TC avg

Moderate +11% lift

Without

With

+11.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

18 currently pending

Career history

324

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

7.8%

-32.2% vs TC avg

§103

78.8%

+38.8% vs TC avg

§102

1.9%

-38.1% vs TC avg

§112

10.7%

-29.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 306 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 07, 2024

Application Filed

May 27, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 10m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/256,874

Patent 12675091

COMPUTER

3y 0m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/322,235

Patent 12675830

INDUSTRIAL IOT DATA INGESTION, REDACTION, AND SMOOTHING

3y 1m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/239,274

Patent 12669808

Operating Method and Operator-Supporting Control System for a Technical Plant

2y 10m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/262,094

Patent 12669802

DISCOVER MATCH USE (DMU) AUTOMATION SYSTEM

2y 11m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

95%

With Interview (+11.3%)

2y 6m (~4m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 306 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.