Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/822,926

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Examiner

BURSUM, KIMBERLY SUZANNE

Art Unit

3627

Tech Center

Saudi Arabian Oil Company

Assignee

Saudi Arabian Oil Company

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +11.3% interview lift. Interview lift (+11.3%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 159 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BURSUM, KIMBERLY SUZANNE View full profile →

Grants only 33% of cases

Career Allowance Rate

52 granted / 159 resolved

-27.3% vs TC avg

Moderate +11% lift

Without

With

+11.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 3m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

175

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

6.3%

-33.7% vs TC avg

§103

83.6%

+43.6% vs TC avg

§102

8.4%

-31.6% vs TC avg

§112

1.1%

-38.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 159 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Mar 11, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

33%

Grant Probability

44%

With Interview (+11.3%)

3y 3m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 159 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.