Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 18/923,355

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

WU, LORI SOUTHARD

Art Unit

Tech Center

SCOUT MOTORS INC.

Assignee

Scout Motors Inc.

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 407 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 88% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

359 granted / 407 resolved

+28.2% vs TC avg

Moderate +6% lift

Without

With

+6.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 11m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

424

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

44.9%

+4.9% vs TC avg

§102

19.8%

-20.2% vs TC avg

§112

32.8%

-7.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 407 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 29, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

88%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+6.3%)

1y 11m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 407 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.