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Office Actions › Robert Bosch GmbH › 18821566
Last updated: April 24, 2026
Application No. 18/821,566

Untitled Application

Unknown
Filed
3600
Examiner
AZHAR, ARSLAN
Art Unit
3656
Tech Center
Robert Bosch GmbH
Assignee
Robert Bosch GmbH
OA Round
1 (Non-Final)
77%
Grant Probability
Favorable
1-2
OA Rounds
2y 10m
To Grant
98%
With Interview

Interview Optional

— +20.8% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.
Based on 187 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

AZHAR, ARSLAN View full profile →
Grants 77% — above average
77%
Career Allow Rate
144 granted / 187 resolved
+17.0% vs TC avg
Strong +21% interview lift
Without
With
+20.8%
Interview Lift
resolved cases with interview
Typical timeline
2y 10m
Avg Prosecution
30 currently pending
Career history
217
Total Applications
across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101
16.8%
-23.2% vs TC avg
§103
42.2%
+2.2% vs TC avg
§102
19.6%
-20.4% vs TC avg
§112
16.2%
-23.8% vs TC avg
Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 187 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600
Application Filed
Feb 11, 2026
Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2
Expected OA Rounds
77%
Grant Probability
98%
With Interview (+20.8%)
2y 10m
Median Time to Grant
Low
PTA Risk
Based on 187 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.

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