Last updated: July 09, 2026

Application No. 18/882,294

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Examiner

ELARABI, TAREK A

Art Unit

3661

Tech Center

HARMAN INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATED

Assignee

Harman International Industries Incorporated

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +36.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (70%); +36.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 228 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ELARABI, TAREK A View full profile →

Grants 70% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

159 granted / 228 resolved

+9.7% vs TC avg

Strong +36% interview lift

Without

With

+36.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

16 currently pending

Career history

253

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.8%

-37.2% vs TC avg

§103

67.7%

+27.7% vs TC avg

§102

23.7%

-16.3% vs TC avg

§112

5.5%

-34.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 228 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Jan 14, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Apr 14, 2026

Response Filed

May 06, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

70%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+36.1%)

2y 8m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 228 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.