Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 18/999,287

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Examiner

WANG, YI-KAI

Art Unit

Tech Center

VOLVO TRUCK CORPORATION

Assignee

Volvo Group

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +9.2% interview lift. Interview lift (+9.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 477 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WANG, YI-KAI View full profile →

Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

399 granted / 477 resolved

+23.6% vs TC avg

Moderate +9% lift

Without

With

+9.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 11m

Avg Prosecution

9 currently pending

Career history

489

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§103

88.1%

+48.1% vs TC avg

§102

9.8%

-30.2% vs TC avg

§112

1.5%

-38.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 477 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 04, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

93%

With Interview (+9.2%)

1y 11m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 477 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.