Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/771,089

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

KIM, CHONG G

Art Unit

Tech Center

Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha

Assignee

Toyota Motor Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +3.9% interview lift. Interview lift (+3.9%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 438 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KIM, CHONG G View full profile →

Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

366 granted / 438 resolved

+23.6% vs TC avg

Minimal +4% lift

Without

With

+3.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

36 currently pending

Career history

473

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.6%

-38.4% vs TC avg

§103

55.4%

+15.4% vs TC avg

§102

41.5%

+1.5% vs TC avg

§112

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 438 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 10, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

88%

With Interview (+3.9%)

2y 8m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 438 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.