Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 18/708,098

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Priority

Dec 03, 2021 — GB 2117531.0 +1 more

Examiner

WIBLIN, MATTHEW

Art Unit

3745

Tech Center

AGCO International GmbH

Assignee

AGCO International GmbH

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +24.0% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (74%); +24.0% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 646 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WIBLIN, MATTHEW View full profile →

Grants 74% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

480 granted / 646 resolved

+14.3% vs TC avg

Strong +24% interview lift

Without

With

+24.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

32 currently pending

Career history

678

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

67.5%

+27.5% vs TC avg

§102

12.3%

-27.7% vs TC avg

§112

17.2%

-22.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 646 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

Mar 26, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (signed)

Apr 29, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+24.0%)

2y 6m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 646 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.