Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/967,639

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Priority

Jun 17, 2024 — RE 10-2024-0078307

Examiner

TORRICO-LOPEZ, ALAN

Art Unit

3625

Tech Center

KIA CORPORATION

Assignee

Kia Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 29% of cases after interview

— +39.2% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 353 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

TORRICO-LOPEZ, ALAN View full profile →

Grants only 29% of cases

Career Allowance Rate

101 granted / 353 resolved

-31.4% vs TC avg

Strong +39% interview lift

Without

With

+39.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 9m

Avg Prosecution

18 currently pending

Career history

388

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

26.2%

-13.8% vs TC avg

§103

64.4%

+24.4% vs TC avg

§102

5.2%

-34.8% vs TC avg

§112

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 353 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Jul 09, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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3y 0m to grant Granted Jan 06, 2026

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

29%

Grant Probability

68%

With Interview (+39.2%)

3y 9m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 353 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.