Last updated: April 22, 2026

Application No. 18/893,238

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Examiner

AHMAD, FARIA F

Art Unit

3675

Tech Center

Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Assignee

Ford Global Technologies LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +8.7% interview lift. Interview lift (+8.7%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 621 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

AHMAD, FARIA F View full profile →

Grants 76% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

474 granted / 621 resolved

+16.3% vs TC avg

Moderate +9% lift

Without

With

+8.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

34 currently pending

Career history

655

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

41.1%

+1.1% vs TC avg

§102

31.4%

-8.6% vs TC avg

§112

23.3%

-16.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 621 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Apr 03, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

76%

Grant Probability

85%

With Interview (+8.7%)

3y 2m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 621 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.