Last updated: July 10, 2026

Application No. 18/801,173

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2800

Examiner

SAN MARTIN, EDGARDO

Art Unit

2837

Tech Center

Dana Automotive Systems Group, LLC

Assignee

Dana Automotive Systems Group LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +6.2% interview lift. Interview lift (+6.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1182 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 76% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

896 granted / 1182 resolved

+15.8% vs TC avg

Moderate +6% lift

Without

With

+6.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

27 currently pending

Career history

1206

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

82.8%

+42.8% vs TC avg

§102

9.7%

-30.3% vs TC avg

§112

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1182 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2800

Application Filed

Apr 14, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

76%

Grant Probability

82%

With Interview (+6.2%)

2y 4m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1182 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.