Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 18/853,784

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Priority

Jul 31, 2023 — nonprovisional of PCTJP2023027921

Examiner

LEE, TYLER J

Art Unit

3661

Tech Center

SUBARU CORPORATION

Assignee

SUBARU Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +6.9% interview lift. Interview lift (+6.9%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 953 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LEE, TYLER J View full profile →

Grants 92% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

877 granted / 953 resolved

+32.0% vs TC avg

Moderate +7% lift

Without

With

+6.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 11m

Avg Prosecution

18 currently pending

Career history

968

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.5%

-36.5% vs TC avg

§103

66.4%

+26.4% vs TC avg

§102

19.8%

-20.2% vs TC avg

§112

6.7%

-33.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 953 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Apr 29, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

92%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+6.9%)

1y 11m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 953 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.