Last updated: July 10, 2026

Application No. 18/776,423

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Examiner

JAGOLINZER, SCOTT ROSS

Art Unit

3665

Tech Center

Kia Corporation

Assignee

Kia Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 40% of cases after interview

— +22.0% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 124 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

JAGOLINZER, SCOTT ROSS View full profile →

Grants 40% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

50 granted / 124 resolved

-19.7% vs TC avg

Strong +22% interview lift

Without

With

+22.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 6m

Avg Prosecution

23 currently pending

Career history

159

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.1%

-38.9% vs TC avg

§103

96.4%

+56.4% vs TC avg

§102

2.1%

-37.9% vs TC avg

§112

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 124 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Dec 23, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

40%

Grant Probability

62%

With Interview (+22.0%)

3y 6m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 124 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.