Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/821,464

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2600

Examiner

YACOB, SISAY

Art Unit

2686

Tech Center

Atieva, Inc.

Assignee

Atieva, Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +17.8% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 910 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

YACOB, SISAY View full profile →

Grants 76% — above average

Career Allow Rate

695 granted / 910 resolved

+16.4% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+17.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

15 currently pending

Career history

925

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.7%

-37.3% vs TC avg

§103

42.4%

+2.4% vs TC avg

§102

28.0%

-12.0% vs TC avg

§112

9.9%

-30.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 910 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2600

Application Filed

Mar 08, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 17, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

76%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+17.8%)

2y 5m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 910 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.