Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 18/913,364

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Examiner

SMITH, JORDAN T

Art Unit

3666

Tech Center

Volvo Car Corporation

Assignee

Volvo Group

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +6.3% interview lift. Interview lift (+6.3%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 93 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SMITH, JORDAN T View full profile →

Grants 66% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

61 granted / 93 resolved

+5.6% vs TC avg

Moderate +6% lift

Without

With

+6.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

19 currently pending

Career history

122

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

5.0%

-35.0% vs TC avg

§103

87.8%

+47.8% vs TC avg

§102

5.7%

-34.3% vs TC avg

§112

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 93 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Dec 22, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

66%

Grant Probability

72%

With Interview (+6.3%)

2y 10m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 93 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.