Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/805,925

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2600

Examiner

SHERWIN, RYAN W

Art Unit

2688

Tech Center

GM Global Technology Operations LLC

Assignee

GM Global Technology Operations LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +22.6% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 713 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SHERWIN, RYAN W View full profile →

Grants 66% — above average

Career Allow Rate

473 granted / 713 resolved

+6.3% vs TC avg

Strong +23% interview lift

Without

With

+22.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

735

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.5%

-36.5% vs TC avg

§103

47.1%

+7.1% vs TC avg

§102

18.5%

-21.5% vs TC avg

§112

21.3%

-18.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 713 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2600

Application Filed

Mar 07, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

66%

Grant Probability

89%

With Interview (+22.6%)

2y 8m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 713 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.