Last updated: April 22, 2026

Application No. 18/818,748

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Examiner

KWIATKOWSKA, LIDIA

Art Unit

3666

Tech Center

Siemens Mobility, Inc.

Assignee

Siemens Mobility Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +15.5% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (70%); +15.5% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 57 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KWIATKOWSKA, LIDIA View full profile →

Grants 70% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

40 granted / 57 resolved

+10.2% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+15.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

34 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

16.8%

-23.2% vs TC avg

§103

60.5%

+20.5% vs TC avg

§102

14.7%

-25.3% vs TC avg

§112

5.8%

-34.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 57 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Jan 21, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

70%

Grant Probability

86%

With Interview (+15.5%)

3y 0m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 57 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.