Last updated: July 09, 2026

Application No. 18/707,973

Untitled Application

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Filed

3600

Priority

Nov 11, 2021 — GB 2116253.2 +3 more

Examiner

MYERS, GLENN F

Art Unit

3652

Tech Center

OCADO INNOVATION LIMITED

Assignee

Ocado Innovation Limited

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +19.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (78%); +19.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1017 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MYERS, GLENN F View full profile →

Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

789 granted / 1017 resolved

+17.6% vs TC avg

Strong +19% interview lift

Without

With

+19.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

1035

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

§103

82.3%

+42.3% vs TC avg

§102

6.7%

-33.3% vs TC avg

§112

9.2%

-30.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1017 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

May 19, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

97%

With Interview (+19.1%)

2y 10m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1017 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.