Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 18/800,630

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Priority

Aug 18, 2023 — GB 2312643.6

Examiner

KIM, TAE JUN

Art Unit

3799

Tech Center

ROLLS-ROYCE plc

Assignee

Rolls-Royce plc

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 64% of cases after interview

— +26.2% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 746 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KIM, TAE JUN View full profile →

Grants 64% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

476 granted / 746 resolved

+3.8% vs TC avg

Strong +26% interview lift

Without

With

+26.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 8m

Avg Prosecution

38 currently pending

Career history

802

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

86.0%

+46.0% vs TC avg

§102

2.9%

-37.1% vs TC avg

§112

5.5%

-34.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 746 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

Jan 27, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

64%

Grant Probability

90%

With Interview (+26.2%)

3y 8m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 746 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.