Last updated: July 10, 2026

Application No. 18/874,140

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Priority

Jun 15, 2022 — DE 10 2022 002 172.2 +2 more

Examiner

MOSCOLA, MATTHEW JOHN

Art Unit

3663

Tech Center

MERCEDES-BENZ GROUP AG

Assignee

Mercedes-benz Group AG

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +15.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (66%); +15.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 101 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 66% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

67 granted / 101 resolved

+6.3% vs TC avg

Strong +15% interview lift

Without

With

+15.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

31 currently pending

Career history

134

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§103

85.9%

+45.9% vs TC avg

§102

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

§112

10.6%

-29.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 101 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Apr 07, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

66%

Grant Probability

82%

With Interview (+15.3%)

2y 9m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 101 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.