Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/917,078

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Examiner

STAUBACH, CARL C

Art Unit

3747

Tech Center

GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Assignee

GM Global Technology Operations LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +21.2% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 566 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

STAUBACH, CARL C View full profile →

Grants 73% — above average

Career Allow Rate

412 granted / 566 resolved

+12.8% vs TC avg

Strong +21% interview lift

Without

With

+21.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

26 currently pending

Career history

592

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.7%

-36.3% vs TC avg

§103

44.2%

+4.2% vs TC avg

§102

24.9%

-15.1% vs TC avg

§112

23.7%

-16.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 566 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

Feb 11, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 10, 2026

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2y 5m to grant Granted Feb 17, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

73%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+21.2%)

2y 7m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 566 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.