Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/817,468

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2400

Examiner

MCNALLY, MICHAEL S

Art Unit

2432

Tech Center

GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Assignee

GM Global Technology Operations LLC

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +8.7% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 1060 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MCNALLY, MICHAEL S View full profile →

Grants 90% — above average

Career Allow Rate

950 granted / 1060 resolved

+29.6% vs TC avg

Moderate +9% lift

Without

With

+8.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

18 currently pending

Career history

1078

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

11.2%

-28.8% vs TC avg

§103

36.9%

-3.1% vs TC avg

§102

22.5%

-17.5% vs TC avg

§112

13.7%

-26.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1060 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2400

Application Filed

Nov 19, 2025

Non-Final Rejection

Nov 21, 2025

Interview Requested

Dec 02, 2025

Examiner Interview Summary

Dec 02, 2025

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

Feb 13, 2026

Response Filed

Mar 09, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

90%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+8.7%)

2y 8m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 1060 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.