Last updated: July 10, 2026

Application No. 18/707,574

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Priority

Nov 04, 2021 — DE 10 2021 212 410.0 +3 more

Examiner

WALKER, CHRISTOPHER RICHARD

Art Unit

3645

Tech Center

Continental Autonomous Mobility Germany GmbH

Assignee

Continental Autonomous Mobility Germany GmbH

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +19.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (71%); +19.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 131 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WALKER, CHRISTOPHER RICHARD View full profile →

Grants 71% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

93 granted / 131 resolved

+11.0% vs TC avg

Strong +19% interview lift

Without

With

+19.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

28 currently pending

Career history

171

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.1%

-38.9% vs TC avg

§103

90.4%

+50.4% vs TC avg

§102

4.7%

-35.3% vs TC avg

§112

1.7%

-38.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 131 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Apr 09, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

71%

Grant Probability

90%

With Interview (+19.3%)

2y 8m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 131 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.