Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 18/899,461

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Examiner

CHEN, SHELLEY

Art Unit

3665

Tech Center

Volvo Car Corporation

Assignee

Volvo Group

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +21.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (66%); +21.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 535 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CHEN, SHELLEY View full profile →

Grants 66% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

354 granted / 535 resolved

+6.2% vs TC avg

Strong +21% interview lift

Without

With

+21.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 4m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

558

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§103

89.3%

+49.3% vs TC avg

§102

7.9%

-32.1% vs TC avg

§112

1.7%

-38.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 535 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

66%

Grant Probability

87%

With Interview (+21.1%)

3y 4m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 535 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.