Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/821,289

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Examiner

DO, TRUC M

Art Unit

3658

Tech Center

FCA US LLC

Assignee

FCA US LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +7.2% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 661 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 82% — above average

Career Allow Rate

545 granted / 661 resolved

+22.5% vs TC avg

Moderate +7% lift

Without

With

+7.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 12m

Avg Prosecution

37 currently pending

Career history

698

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

9.2%

-30.8% vs TC avg

§103

50.7%

+10.7% vs TC avg

§102

22.9%

-17.1% vs TC avg

§112

15.9%

-24.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 661 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Jan 10, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

82%

Grant Probability

90%

With Interview (+7.2%)

2y 12m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 661 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.