Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/703,881

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2800

Priority

Oct 25, 2021 — nonprovisional of PCTJP2021039376

Examiner

MCCALL, ERIC SCOTT

Art Unit

2855

Tech Center

HITACHI ASTEMO, LTD.

Assignee

Hitachi Astemo Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +6.2% interview lift. Interview lift (+6.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 936 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 88% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

822 granted / 936 resolved

+27.8% vs TC avg

Moderate +6% lift

Without

With

+6.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

13 currently pending

Career history

952

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.5%

-38.5% vs TC avg

§103

45.9%

+5.9% vs TC avg

§102

21.4%

-18.6% vs TC avg

§112

27.9%

-12.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 936 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2800

Application Filed

May 13, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

88%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+6.2%)

2y 4m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 936 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.