Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 18/975,261

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Priority

Mar 04, 2024 — JP 2024-032318

Examiner

KWON, JOHN

Art Unit

3747

Tech Center

TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Assignee

Toyota Motor Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -4.0% interview lift. Interview lift (-4.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 796 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 86% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

682 granted / 796 resolved

+25.7% vs TC avg

Minimal -4% lift

Without

With

+-4.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

9 currently pending

Career history

808

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

§103

67.6%

+27.6% vs TC avg

§102

7.9%

-32.1% vs TC avg

§112

6.9%

-33.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 796 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

Jul 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

86%

Grant Probability

82%

With Interview (-4.0%)

2y 2m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 796 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.