Last updated: July 10, 2026

Application No. 18/878,350

Untitled Application

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Filed

Priority

Jul 07, 2022 — DE 10 2022 002 474.8 +1 more

Examiner

KUCAB, JAMIE R

Art Unit

Tech Center

MERCEDES-BENZ GROUP AG

Assignee

Mercedes-benz Group AG

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +37.0% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (67%); +37.0% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 383 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KUCAB, JAMIE R View full profile →

Grants 67% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

257 granted / 383 resolved

+7.1% vs TC avg

Strong +37% interview lift

Without

With

+37.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

4y 8m

Avg Prosecution

15 currently pending

Career history

397

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.9%

-36.1% vs TC avg

§103

57.7%

+17.7% vs TC avg

§102

10.3%

-29.7% vs TC avg

§112

20.9%

-19.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 383 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

67%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+37.0%)

4y 8m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 383 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.