Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/817,346

Untitled Application

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Filed

3600

Examiner

SMITH-STEWART, DEMETRA R

Art Unit

3661

Tech Center

GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Assignee

GM Global Technology Operations LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +8.2% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 729 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SMITH-STEWART, DEMETRA R View full profile →

Grants 90% — above average

Career Allow Rate

655 granted / 729 resolved

+29.8% vs TC avg

Moderate +8% lift

Without

With

+8.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

35 currently pending

Career history

764

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

13.3%

-26.7% vs TC avg

§103

24.3%

-15.7% vs TC avg

§102

49.8%

+9.8% vs TC avg

§112

4.9%

-35.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 729 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Feb 11, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

90%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+8.2%)

2y 5m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 729 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.