Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/788,398

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2800

Examiner

LUKS, JEREMY AUSTIN

Art Unit

2837

Tech Center

FCA US LLC

Assignee

Fca US LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +21.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (74%); +21.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1169 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LUKS, JEREMY AUSTIN View full profile →

Grants 74% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

861 granted / 1169 resolved

+13.7% vs TC avg

Strong +22% interview lift

Without

With

+21.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

29 currently pending

Career history

1200

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

87.0%

+47.0% vs TC avg

§102

7.9%

-32.1% vs TC avg

§112

1.2%

-38.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1169 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2800

Application Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

95%

With Interview (+21.7%)

2y 4m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1169 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.