Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/906,611

Untitled Application

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Filed

3600

Examiner

MOSCOLA, MATTHEW JOHN

Art Unit

3663

Tech Center

VALEO SCHALTER UND SENSOREN GMBH

Assignee

VALEO SCHALTER UND SENSOREN GMBH

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +12.4% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 94 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 68% — above average

Career Allow Rate

64 granted / 94 resolved

+8.1% vs TC avg

Moderate +12% lift

Without

With

+12.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

36 currently pending

Career history

130

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.3%

-36.7% vs TC avg

§103

53.0%

+13.0% vs TC avg

§102

14.2%

-25.8% vs TC avg

§112

26.7%

-13.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 94 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Mar 07, 2026

Non-Final Rejection

Apr 09, 2026

Interview Requested

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

68%

Grant Probability

80%

With Interview (+12.4%)

2y 8m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 94 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.