Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/751,408

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Examiner

MORELLO, JEAN F

Art Unit

Tech Center

GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Assignee

GM Global Technology Operations LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +9.2% interview lift. Interview lift (+9.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 401 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MORELLO, JEAN F View full profile →

Grants 69% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

275 granted / 401 resolved

+8.6% vs TC avg

Moderate +9% lift

Without

With

+9.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

23 currently pending

Career history

424

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.1%

-37.9% vs TC avg

§103

80.8%

+40.8% vs TC avg

§102

2.5%

-37.5% vs TC avg

§112

7.4%

-32.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 401 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 29, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

69%

Grant Probability

78%

With Interview (+9.2%)

2y 7m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 401 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.