Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 18/946,055

VEHICLE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Nov 13, 2024

Priority

Dec 22, 2023 — JP 2023-217224

Examiner

VERLEY, NICOLE T

Art Unit

3614

Tech Center

3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce

Assignee

Toyota Motor Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +3.9% interview lift. Interview lift (+3.9%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 916 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

768 granted / 916 resolved

+31.8% vs TC avg

Minimal +4% lift

Without

With

+3.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 11m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

928

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§103

52.6%

+12.6% vs TC avg

§102

35.0%

-5.0% vs TC avg

§112

5.6%

-34.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 916 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 13, 2024

Application Filed

May 07, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

88%

With Interview (+3.9%)

1y 11m (~3m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 916 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.