Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/908,103

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Examiner

ELOSHWAY, NIKI MARINA

Art Unit

3736

Tech Center

NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Assignee

Nissan North America, Inc.

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +24.0% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 1577 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ELOSHWAY, NIKI MARINA View full profile →

Grants 64% of resolved cases

Career Allow Rate

1003 granted / 1577 resolved

+3.6% vs TC avg

Strong +24% interview lift

Without

With

+24.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

75 currently pending

Career history

1652

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

51.9%

+11.9% vs TC avg

§102

33.7%

-6.3% vs TC avg

§112

12.0%

-28.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1577 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

Sep 24, 2025

Non-Final Rejection

Dec 16, 2025

Response Filed

Jan 09, 2026

Final Rejection

Feb 11, 2026

Interview Requested

Mar 11, 2026

Examiner Interview Summary

Mar 11, 2026

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

64%

Grant Probability

88%

With Interview (+24.0%)

2y 10m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 1577 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.