Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 18/985,638

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

LA, ANH V

Art Unit

Tech Center

FCA US LLC

Assignee

Fca US LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +13.8% interview lift. Interview lift (+13.8%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1156 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

976 granted / 1156 resolved

+24.4% vs TC avg

Moderate +14% lift

Without

With

+13.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 1m

Avg Prosecution

19 currently pending

Career history

1171

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.7%

-37.3% vs TC avg

§103

60.7%

+20.7% vs TC avg

§102

12.2%

-27.8% vs TC avg

§112

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1156 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 06, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+13.8%)

2y 1m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1156 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.