Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 18/975,958

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

MIRZA, ADNAN M

Art Unit

Tech Center

Tesla,Inc.

Assignee

Tesla Inc.

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +9.6% interview lift. Interview lift (+9.6%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 995 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MIRZA, ADNAN M View full profile →

Grants 85% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

844 granted / 995 resolved

+24.8% vs TC avg

Moderate +10% lift

Without

With

+9.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

36 currently pending

Career history

1042

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.1%

-35.9% vs TC avg

§103

62.5%

+22.5% vs TC avg

§102

17.4%

-22.6% vs TC avg

§112

2.0%

-38.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 995 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 25, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

May 04, 2026

Response Filed

Jun 29, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

85%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+9.6%)

2y 11m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 995 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.