Last updated: August 30, 2026

Application No. 18/658,711

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Final Rejection

Filed

May 08, 2024

Examiner

TACDIRAN, ANDRE GEE

Art Unit

2415

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Toyota Motor Corporation

OA Round

2 (Final)

Interview Optional

— +20.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (80%); +20.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 412 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 80% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

330 granted / 412 resolved

+22.1% vs TC avg

Strong +21% interview lift

Without

With

+20.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

25 currently pending

Career history

444

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

5.7%

-34.3% vs TC avg

§103

58.8%

+18.8% vs TC avg

§102

2.3%

-37.7% vs TC avg

§112

31.0%

-9.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 412 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 08, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jul 01, 2026

Response Filed

Aug 19, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+20.7%)

2y 9m (~5m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 412 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.