Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/923,768

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Examiner

WANG, KAI NMN

Art Unit

3664

Tech Center

GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Assignee

GM Global Technology Operations LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +10.7% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 78 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WANG, KAI NMN View full profile →

Grants 54% of resolved cases

Career Allow Rate

42 granted / 78 resolved

-6.2% vs TC avg

Moderate +11% lift

Without

With

+10.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 4m

Avg Prosecution

43 currently pending

Career history

121

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

17.3%

-22.7% vs TC avg

§103

48.2%

+8.2% vs TC avg

§102

9.7%

-30.3% vs TC avg

§112

23.3%

-16.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 78 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Mar 19, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

54%

Grant Probability

64%

With Interview (+10.7%)

3y 4m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 78 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.