Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/716,411

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

1700

Examiner

PAQUETTE, SEDEF ESRA AYALP

Art Unit

1749

Tech Center

Continental Reifen Deutschland GmbH

Assignee

Continental Reifen Deutschland GmbH

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 63% of cases after interview

— +45.7% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 418 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

PAQUETTE, SEDEF ESRA AYALP View full profile →

Grants 63% of resolved cases

Career Allow Rate

262 granted / 418 resolved

+2.7% vs TC avg

Strong +46% interview lift

Without

With

+45.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

40 currently pending

Career history

458

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

52.3%

+12.3% vs TC avg

§102

14.2%

-25.8% vs TC avg

§112

31.0%

-9.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 418 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

1700

Application Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

63%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+45.7%)

3y 2m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 418 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.

Untitled Application

This examiner grants 63% of cases after interview

Examiner Intelligence

Statute-Specific Performance

Prosecution Timeline

Precedent Cases

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