Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 18/928,862

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

TO, TUAN C

Art Unit

Tech Center

Volvo Car Corporation

Assignee

Volvo Group

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +10.0% interview lift. Interview lift (+10.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 999 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 86% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

859 granted / 999 resolved

+26.0% vs TC avg

Moderate +10% lift

Without

With

+10.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

19 currently pending

Career history

1015

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

8.0%

-32.0% vs TC avg

§103

70.1%

+30.1% vs TC avg

§102

6.1%

-33.9% vs TC avg

§112

9.3%

-30.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 999 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

86%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+10.0%)

2y 10m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 999 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.