Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 18/758,931

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

BROWN, DREW J

Art Unit

Tech Center

KAWASAKI MOTORS, LTD.

Assignee

Kawasaki Motors Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +5.7% interview lift. Interview lift (+5.7%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1378 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BROWN, DREW J View full profile →

Grants 90% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1235 granted / 1378 resolved

+29.6% vs TC avg

Moderate +6% lift

Without

With

+5.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 10m

Avg Prosecution

28 currently pending

Career history

1390

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

68.8%

+28.8% vs TC avg

§102

16.5%

-23.5% vs TC avg

§112

10.4%

-29.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1378 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 14, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

90%

Grant Probability

95%

With Interview (+5.7%)

1y 10m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1378 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.