Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/925,556

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

DEL VALLE, LUIS GERARDO

Art Unit

Tech Center

GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Assignee

GM Global Technology Operations LLC

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +22.5% interview lift. Interview already conducted in this application's prosecution history. This examiner has a 74% grant rate with +22.5% interview lift. Since an interview has already been tried, recommend written response with narrowed claims based on precedent claim evolution patterns.

Based on 168 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

DEL VALLE, LUIS GERARDO View full profile →

Grants 74% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

125 granted / 168 resolved

+14.4% vs TC avg

Strong +22% interview lift

Without

With

+22.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

14 currently pending

Career history

187

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.3%

-38.7% vs TC avg

§103

93.1%

+53.1% vs TC avg

§102

4.1%

-35.9% vs TC avg

§112

1.3%

-38.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 168 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Apr 07, 2026

Interview Requested

Apr 14, 2026

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

Apr 14, 2026

Examiner Interview Summary

Apr 15, 2026

Response Filed

Jun 02, 2026

Final Rejection mailed

Jul 06, 2026

Interview Requested

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Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

97%

With Interview (+22.5%)

2y 8m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 168 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.