Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/658,711

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Non-Final OA

Filed

May 08, 2024

Examiner

TACDIRAN, ANDRE GEE

Art Unit

2415

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Toyota Motor Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +21.9% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (80%); +21.9% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 406 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 80% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

324 granted / 406 resolved

+21.8% vs TC avg

Strong +22% interview lift

Without

With

+21.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

17 currently pending

Career history

441

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

81.1%

+41.1% vs TC avg

§102

2.9%

-37.1% vs TC avg

§112

13.7%

-26.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 406 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 08, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+21.9%)

2y 9m (~7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 406 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.