Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/908,293

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Examiner

PENKO, JOSHUA JEFFREY

Art Unit

3667

Tech Center

Nissan North America, Inc.

Assignee

Nissan North America, Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +11.4% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 15 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

PENKO, JOSHUA JEFFREY View full profile →

Grants 67% — above average

Career Allow Rate

10 granted / 15 resolved

+6.7% vs TC avg

Moderate +11% lift

Without

With

+11.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

22.4%

-17.6% vs TC avg

§103

44.1%

+4.1% vs TC avg

§102

29.6%

-10.4% vs TC avg

§112

3.9%

-36.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 15 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Feb 18, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

67%

Grant Probability

78%

With Interview (+11.4%)

2y 7m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 15 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.