Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/711,677

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Priority

Dec 07, 2021 — DE 10 2021 213 905.1 +1 more

Examiner

N'DURE, AMIE MERCEDES

Art Unit

3645

Tech Center

Robert Bosch GmbH

Assignee

Robert Bosch GmbH

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +15.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (78%); +15.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 541 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

422 granted / 541 resolved

+18.0% vs TC avg

Strong +15% interview lift

Without

With

+15.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

25 currently pending

Career history

561

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.6%

-38.4% vs TC avg

§103

79.4%

+39.4% vs TC avg

§102

11.1%

-28.9% vs TC avg

§112

3.0%

-37.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 541 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Apr 08, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

93%

With Interview (+15.1%)

3y 2m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 541 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.