Last updated: July 09, 2026

Application No. 18/793,310

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Examiner

WILLIS, BRANDON Z.

Art Unit

3665

Tech Center

Ocado Innovation Limited

Assignee

Ocado Innovation Limited

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +36.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (70%); +36.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 212 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WILLIS, BRANDON Z. View full profile →

Grants 70% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

148 granted / 212 resolved

+9.8% vs TC avg

Strong +37% interview lift

Without

With

+36.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

229

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.1%

-38.9% vs TC avg

§103

89.4%

+49.4% vs TC avg

§102

8.5%

-31.5% vs TC avg

§112

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 212 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Dec 16, 2025

Non-Final Rejection (signed)

Jan 30, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

70%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+36.6%)

2y 7m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 212 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.