Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/800,340

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Examiner

LI, CE LI

Art Unit

3661

Tech Center

GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Assignee

GM Global Technology Operations LLC

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +14.7% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 582 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 72% — above average

Career Allow Rate

418 granted / 582 resolved

+11.8% vs TC avg

Moderate +15% lift

Without

With

+14.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 1m

Avg Prosecution

25 currently pending

Career history

607

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

11.2%

-28.8% vs TC avg

§103

47.8%

+7.8% vs TC avg

§102

19.3%

-20.7% vs TC avg

§112

15.8%

-24.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 582 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Sep 27, 2025

Non-Final Rejection

Nov 20, 2025

Response Filed

Nov 20, 2025

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

Nov 26, 2025

Examiner Interview Summary

Mar 07, 2026

Final Rejection

Apr 17, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

72%

Grant Probability

86%

With Interview (+14.7%)

3y 1m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 582 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.