Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 18/959,424

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

Apr 19, 2024 — RE 10-2024-0052917

Examiner

HATCH, DAVID P

Art Unit

Tech Center

Kia Corporation

Assignee

Kia Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +13.5% interview lift. Interview lift (+13.5%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 116 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HATCH, DAVID P View full profile →

Grants 76% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

88 granted / 116 resolved

+15.9% vs TC avg

Moderate +14% lift

Without

With

+13.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

139

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.6%

-36.4% vs TC avg

§103

72.0%

+32.0% vs TC avg

§102

8.7%

-31.3% vs TC avg

§112

14.2%

-25.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 116 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 25, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

76%

Grant Probability

89%

With Interview (+13.5%)

2y 8m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 116 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.