Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/796,989

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

SHEN, QUN

Art Unit

Tech Center

GM Global Technology Operations LLC

Assignee

GM Global Technology Operations LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +38.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (76%); +38.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 761 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 76% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

579 granted / 761 resolved

+16.1% vs TC avg

Strong +38% interview lift

Without

With

+38.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

26 currently pending

Career history

795

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§103

90.2%

+50.2% vs TC avg

§102

2.8%

-37.2% vs TC avg

§112

5.1%

-34.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 761 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 30, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

76%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+38.1%)

2y 10m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 761 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.