Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/683,980

Method for Operating a Press, Computer Program and Electronically Readable Data Carrier

Non-Final OA

Filed

Feb 15, 2024

Priority

Sep 17, 2021 — DE 10 2021 124 051.4 +1 more

Examiner

EVERETT, CHRISTOPHER E

Art Unit

2117

Tech Center

2100 — Computer Architecture & Software

Assignee

Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +23.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (84%); +23.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 856 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

EVERETT, CHRISTOPHER E View full profile →

Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

716 granted / 856 resolved

+28.6% vs TC avg

Strong +23% interview lift

Without

With

+23.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

28 currently pending

Career history

879

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.2%

-37.8% vs TC avg

§103

82.7%

+42.7% vs TC avg

§102

8.5%

-31.5% vs TC avg

§112

3.5%

-36.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 856 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 15, 2024

Application Filed

Mar 09, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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2y 7m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+23.1%)

2y 7m (~1m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 856 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.