Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/959,936

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Examiner

MA, MICHELLE HAU

Art Unit

Tech Center

GM Global Technology Operations LLC

Assignee

GM Global Technology Operations LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +44.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (74%); +44.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 31 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MA, MICHELLE HAU View full profile →

Grants 74% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

23 granted / 31 resolved

+14.2% vs TC avg

Strong +44% interview lift

Without

With

+44.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

100.0%

+60.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 31 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 21, 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

74%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+44.4%)

2y 6m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 31 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.