Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/877,681

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Examiner

KUNTZ, JEWEL A

Art Unit

3666

Tech Center

BROSE ANTRIEBSTECHNIK GMBH & CO. KOMMANDITGESELLSCHAFT, BERLIN

Assignee

Brose Antriebstechnik GmbH & Co. Kommanditgesellschaft Berlin

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +10.3% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 70 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KUNTZ, JEWEL A View full profile →

Grants 71% — above average

Career Allow Rate

50 granted / 70 resolved

+11.4% vs TC avg

Moderate +10% lift

Without

With

+10.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 12m

Avg Prosecution

33 currently pending

Career history

103

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

28.7%

-11.3% vs TC avg

§103

52.4%

+12.4% vs TC avg

§102

11.8%

-28.2% vs TC avg

§112

6.5%

-33.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 70 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Mar 13, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

71%

Grant Probability

82%

With Interview (+10.3%)

2y 12m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 70 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.