Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/812,275

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Examiner

MCPHERSON, JAMES M

Art Unit

3663

Tech Center

FCA US LLC

Assignee

Fca US LLC

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +17.5% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (82%); +17.5% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 532 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MCPHERSON, JAMES M View full profile →

Grants 82% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

437 granted / 532 resolved

+22.1% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+17.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

16 currently pending

Career history

554

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

6.0%

-34.0% vs TC avg

§103

65.2%

+25.2% vs TC avg

§102

13.6%

-26.4% vs TC avg

§112

14.7%

-25.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 532 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Jan 22, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Apr 20, 2026

Response Filed

May 26, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

82%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+17.5%)

2y 5m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 532 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.