Last updated: July 10, 2026

Application No. 18/999,837

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

HEIM, MARK ROBERT

Art Unit

Tech Center

HERE Global B.V.

Assignee

HERE Global B.V.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -4.8% interview lift. Interview lift (-4.8%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 57 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HEIM, MARK ROBERT View full profile →

Grants 54% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

31 granted / 57 resolved

-5.6% vs TC avg

Minimal -5% lift

Without

With

+-4.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

18 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.4%

-36.6% vs TC avg

§103

91.0%

+51.0% vs TC avg

§102

1.7%

-38.3% vs TC avg

§112

2.6%

-37.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 57 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 09, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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4y 0m to grant Granted Apr 14, 2026

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3y 3m to grant Granted Mar 24, 2026

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3y 3m to grant Granted Mar 24, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

54%

Grant Probability

50%

With Interview (-4.8%)

3y 0m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 57 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.