Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/982,301

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Examiner

NGUYEN, TAI T

Art Unit

Tech Center

TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Assignee

Toyota Motor Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +17.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (85%); +17.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1104 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 85% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

935 granted / 1104 resolved

+24.7% vs TC avg

Strong +17% interview lift

Without

With

+17.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 0m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

1123

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.4%

-36.6% vs TC avg

§103

45.8%

+5.8% vs TC avg

§102

16.9%

-23.1% vs TC avg

§112

21.0%

-19.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1104 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 30, 2024

Response after Non-Final Action

Apr 16, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

85%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+17.3%)

2y 0m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1104 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.