Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 18/799,266

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Examiner

IVEY, DANA DESHAWN

Art Unit

3662

Tech Center

Volvo Car Corporation

Assignee

Volvo Group

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +6.8% interview lift. Interview lift (+6.8%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 777 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

IVEY, DANA DESHAWN View full profile →

Grants 89% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

691 granted / 777 resolved

+28.9% vs TC avg

Moderate +7% lift

Without

With

+6.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 11m

Avg Prosecution

18 currently pending

Career history

811

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

39.8%

-0.2% vs TC avg

§102

40.8%

+0.8% vs TC avg

§112

14.2%

-25.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 777 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Dec 19, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

89%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+6.8%)

1y 11m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 777 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.