Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 18/793,084

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

1700

Examiner

ROBINSON, RENEE E

Art Unit

1772

Tech Center

SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY

Assignee

Saudi Arabian Oil Company

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +23.8% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (74%); +23.8% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1043 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ROBINSON, RENEE E View full profile →

Grants 74% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

770 granted / 1043 resolved

+13.8% vs TC avg

Strong +24% interview lift

Without

With

+23.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

34 currently pending

Career history

1068

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

67.9%

+27.9% vs TC avg

§102

2.6%

-37.4% vs TC avg

§112

14.7%

-25.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1043 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

1700

Application Filed

Jun 30, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+23.8%)

2y 9m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1043 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.