Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/962,270

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Examiner

LEE, MICHAEL M

Art Unit

Tech Center

TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Assignee

Toyota Motor Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +42.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (84%); +42.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 269 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LEE, MICHAEL M View full profile →

Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

225 granted / 269 resolved

+23.6% vs TC avg

Strong +42% interview lift

Without

With

+42.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

25 currently pending

Career history

292

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.0%

-37.0% vs TC avg

§103

87.0%

+47.0% vs TC avg

§102

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§112

9.5%

-30.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 269 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+42.4%)

2y 9m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 269 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.