Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/896,051

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Examiner

LINHARDT, LAURA E

Art Unit

3663

Tech Center

TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Assignee

Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +22.7% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 223 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LINHARDT, LAURA E View full profile →

Grants 70% — above average

Career Allow Rate

155 granted / 223 resolved

+9.5% vs TC avg

Strong +23% interview lift

Without

With

+22.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 1m

Avg Prosecution

53 currently pending

Career history

276

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

5.4%

-34.6% vs TC avg

§103

73.0%

+33.0% vs TC avg

§102

5.4%

-34.6% vs TC avg

§112

14.2%

-25.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 223 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Mar 12, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

70%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+22.7%)

3y 1m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 223 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.