Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/883,776

Method for Determining Radar Transmission and Reflection Characteristics

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 12, 2024

Priority

Oct 20, 2023 — EU 23204832.2

Examiner

MAKHDOOM, SAMARINA

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Aptiv Technologies AG

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +30.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (72%); +30.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 122 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MAKHDOOM, SAMARINA View full profile →

Grants 72% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

88 granted / 122 resolved

+12.1% vs TC avg

Strong +30% interview lift

Without

With

+30.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 1m

Avg Prosecution

50 currently pending

Career history

188

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

79.1%

+39.1% vs TC avg

§102

20.7%

-19.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 122 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 12, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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3y 9m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

17/821,626

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Patent 12676686

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR IMPORTING ANTENNA CONFIGURATION

3y 9m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

72%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+30.1%)

3y 1m (~1y 3m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 122 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.