Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/885,040

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

PAIGE, TYLER D

Art Unit

Tech Center

Toyota Motor North America, Inc.

Assignee

Toyota Motor Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +8.4% interview lift. Interview lift (+8.4%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1287 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

PAIGE, TYLER D View full profile →

Grants 91% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1175 granted / 1287 resolved

+31.3% vs TC avg

Moderate +8% lift

Without

With

+8.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 10m

Avg Prosecution

31 currently pending

Career history

1310

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.4%

-36.6% vs TC avg

§103

55.0%

+15.0% vs TC avg

§102

26.2%

-13.8% vs TC avg

§112

6.7%

-33.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1287 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 1m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

91%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+8.4%)

1y 10m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1287 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.