Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/782,860

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

BAHLS, JENNIFER E. S.

Art Unit

Tech Center

Airbus Operations Limited

Assignee

Airbus Operations GmbH

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +10.8% interview lift. Interview lift (+10.8%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 581 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BAHLS, JENNIFER E. S. View full profile →

Grants 59% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

341 granted / 581 resolved

-1.3% vs TC avg

Moderate +11% lift

Without

With

+10.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 6m

Avg Prosecution

11 currently pending

Career history

592

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

7.1%

-32.9% vs TC avg

§103

76.7%

+36.7% vs TC avg

§102

11.1%

-28.9% vs TC avg

§112

4.0%

-36.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 581 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 22, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

59%

Grant Probability

70%

With Interview (+10.8%)

3y 6m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 581 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.