Last updated: July 10, 2026

Application No. 18/706,433

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2800

Priority

Sep 22, 2022 — nonprovisional of PCTJP2022035365

Examiner

LAUGHLIN, CHARLES S

Art Unit

2846

Tech Center

SUBARU CORPORATION

Assignee

SUBARU Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +10.4% interview lift. Interview lift (+10.4%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 383 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LAUGHLIN, CHARLES S View full profile →

Grants 77% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

294 granted / 383 resolved

+16.8% vs TC avg

Moderate +10% lift

Without

With

+10.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

33 currently pending

Career history

423

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.3%

-38.7% vs TC avg

§103

76.4%

+36.4% vs TC avg

§102

18.1%

-21.9% vs TC avg

§112

3.6%

-36.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 383 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2800

Application Filed

Apr 06, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

77%

Grant Probability

87%

With Interview (+10.4%)

3y 0m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 383 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.