Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 18/802,966

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Examiner

ZALESKAS, JOHN M

Art Unit

3747

Tech Center

Robert Bosch GmbH

Assignee

Robert Bosch GmbH

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +19.3% interview lift. Interview already conducted in this application's prosecution history. This examiner has a 62% grant rate with +19.3% interview lift. Since an interview has already been tried, recommend written response with narrowed claims based on precedent claim evolution patterns.

Based on 633 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ZALESKAS, JOHN M View full profile →

Grants 62% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

392 granted / 633 resolved

+1.9% vs TC avg

Strong +19% interview lift

Without

With

+19.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

31 currently pending

Career history

665

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§103

75.3%

+35.3% vs TC avg

§102

11.0%

-29.0% vs TC avg

§112

12.2%

-27.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 633 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

Nov 14, 2025

Non-Final Rejection (signed)

Jan 16, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Mar 24, 2026

Examiner Interview Summary

Mar 24, 2026

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

Apr 16, 2026

Response Filed

Jul 01, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

62%

Grant Probability

81%

With Interview (+19.3%)

2y 7m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 633 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.