Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 18/898,960

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2400

Examiner

SALEHI, HELAI

Art Unit

2433

Tech Center

Volvo Car Corporation

Assignee

Volvo Group

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +32.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (73%); +32.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 528 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SALEHI, HELAI View full profile →

Grants 73% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

384 granted / 528 resolved

+12.7% vs TC avg

Strong +32% interview lift

Without

With

+32.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 5m

Avg Prosecution

12 currently pending

Career history

551

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.3%

-37.7% vs TC avg

§103

72.5%

+32.5% vs TC avg

§102

23.5%

-16.5% vs TC avg

§112

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 528 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2400

Application Filed

Jan 29, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

73%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+32.2%)

3y 5m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 528 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.