Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/754,564

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Examiner

KRECK, JANINE MUIR

Art Unit

3672

Tech Center

SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY

Assignee

Saudi Arabian Oil Company

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +13.6% interview lift. Interview lift (+13.6%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1346 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1051 granted / 1346 resolved

+18.1% vs TC avg

Moderate +14% lift

Without

With

+13.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 3m

Avg Prosecution

29 currently pending

Career history

1365

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

§103

63.4%

+23.4% vs TC avg

§102

6.5%

-33.5% vs TC avg

§112

14.4%

-25.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1346 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Jul 06, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+13.6%)

2y 3m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1346 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.