Last updated: July 09, 2026

Application No. 18/907,911

Untitled Application

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Examiner

GOLOBOY, JAMES C

Art Unit

Tech Center

Saudi Arabian Oil Company

Assignee

Saudi Arabian Oil Company

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 1356 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

GOLOBOY, JAMES C View full profile →

Grants 64% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

864 granted / 1356 resolved

+3.7% vs TC avg

Moderate +9% lift

Without

With

+8.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 12m

Avg Prosecution

47 currently pending

Career history

1415

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§103

79.6%

+39.6% vs TC avg

§102

5.2%

-34.8% vs TC avg

§112

7.9%

-32.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1356 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

64%

Grant Probability

72%

With Interview (+8.7%)

2y 12m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1356 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.