Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/822,995

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

1700

Examiner

HARM, NICKOLAS R

Art Unit

1745

Tech Center

GM Global Technology Operations LLC

Assignee

GM Global Technology Operations LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +5.5% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 777 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HARM, NICKOLAS R View full profile →

Grants 79% — above average

Career Allow Rate

617 granted / 777 resolved

+19.4% vs TC avg

Moderate +6% lift

Without

With

+5.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

798

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

43.2%

+3.2% vs TC avg

§102

17.3%

-22.7% vs TC avg

§112

35.4%

-4.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 777 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

1700

Application Filed

Mar 23, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

79%

Grant Probability

85%

With Interview (+5.5%)

2y 4m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 777 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.