Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/886,093

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Examiner

LAGUARDA, GONZALO

Art Unit

3747

Tech Center

FCA US LLC

Assignee

FCA US LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +7.1% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 695 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 72% — above average

Career Allow Rate

504 granted / 695 resolved

+12.5% vs TC avg

Moderate +7% lift

Without

With

+7.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

60 currently pending

Career history

755

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.9%

-35.1% vs TC avg

§103

36.1%

-3.9% vs TC avg

§102

29.2%

-10.8% vs TC avg

§112

25.3%

-14.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 695 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

Dec 16, 2025

Non-Final Rejection

Apr 13, 2026

Response Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

72%

Grant Probability

80%

With Interview (+7.1%)

2y 11m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 695 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.