Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 18/909,843

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2600

Examiner

YU, NORMAN

Art Unit

2693

Tech Center

Harman Becker Automotive Systems GmbH

Assignee

Harman International Industries Incorporated

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +13.7% interview lift. Interview lift (+13.7%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 609 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 88% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

534 granted / 609 resolved

+27.7% vs TC avg

Moderate +14% lift

Without

With

+13.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 11m

Avg Prosecution

35 currently pending

Career history

643

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.3%

-38.7% vs TC avg

§103

85.0%

+45.0% vs TC avg

§102

2.8%

-37.2% vs TC avg

§112

5.0%

-35.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 609 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2600

Application Filed

May 13, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

88%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+13.7%)

1y 11m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 609 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.