Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/821,140

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Examiner

SOOD, ANSHUL

Art Unit

3667

Tech Center

Robert Bosch GmbH

Assignee

Robert Bosch GmbH

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +12.3% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 526 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SOOD, ANSHUL View full profile →

Grants 83% — above average

Career Allow Rate

436 granted / 526 resolved

+22.9% vs TC avg

Moderate +12% lift

Without

With

+12.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

19 currently pending

Career history

545

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

9.5%

-30.5% vs TC avg

§103

40.9%

+0.9% vs TC avg

§102

17.5%

-22.5% vs TC avg

§112

27.6%

-12.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 526 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Mar 26, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

83%

Grant Probability

95%

With Interview (+12.3%)

2y 7m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 526 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.