Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 18/864,937

Untitled Application

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Filed

Priority

Sep 14, 2022 — DE 10 2022 123 494.0 +1 more

Examiner

HARRIS, WILLIAM N

Art Unit

Tech Center

Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft

Assignee

Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +13.1% interview lift. Interview lift (+13.1%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 833 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HARRIS, WILLIAM N View full profile →

Grants 74% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

615 granted / 833 resolved

+13.8% vs TC avg

Moderate +13% lift

Without

With

+13.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 10m

Avg Prosecution

17 currently pending

Career history

847

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

72.0%

+32.0% vs TC avg

§102

9.0%

-31.0% vs TC avg

§112

15.8%

-24.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 833 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 07, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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1y 5m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

19/081,481

Patent 12669238

PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICE WITH MULTIPLE MOUNTING FEATURES AND CONFIGURATIONS

1y 3m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/969,993

Patent 12663126

PORTABLE ILLUMINATION APPARATUS

1y 6m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/875,387

Patent 12655948

A LED TUBULAR LIGHTING DEVICE

1y 6m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

19/276,478

Patent 12638165

MODULAR ARTICULATING LIGHTING

10m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

87%

With Interview (+13.1%)

1y 10m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 833 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.