Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 19/004,331

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Examiner

SOOFI, YAZAN A

Art Unit

Tech Center

TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Assignee

Toyota Motor Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +11.3% interview lift. Interview lift (+11.3%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 826 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SOOFI, YAZAN A View full profile →

Grants 89% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

735 granted / 826 resolved

+29.0% vs TC avg

Moderate +11% lift

Without

With

+11.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 0m

Avg Prosecution

17 currently pending

Career history

837

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

5.5%

-34.5% vs TC avg

§103

50.0%

+10.0% vs TC avg

§102

39.7%

-0.3% vs TC avg

§112

2.3%

-37.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 826 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 06, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

89%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+11.3%)

2y 0m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 826 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.