Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/886,397

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Examiner

TO, TOAN C

Art Unit

3614

Tech Center

FCA US LLC

Assignee

FCA US LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -3.8% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 986 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

TO, TOAN C View full profile →

Grants 92% — above average

Career Allow Rate

903 granted / 986 resolved

+31.6% vs TC avg

Minimal -4% lift

Without

With

+-3.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

14 currently pending

Career history

1000

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

§103

16.2%

-23.8% vs TC avg

§102

52.1%

+12.1% vs TC avg

§112

18.4%

-21.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 986 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Mar 06, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

92%

Grant Probability

88%

With Interview (-3.8%)

2y 2m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 986 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.