Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 19/005,241

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

AURORA, REENA

Art Unit

Tech Center

Volvo Car Corporation

Assignee

Volvo Group

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -13.6% interview lift. Interview lift (-13.6%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1178 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 87% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1025 granted / 1178 resolved

+27.0% vs TC avg

Minimal -14% lift

Without

With

+-13.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

33 currently pending

Career history

1202

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.7%

-38.3% vs TC avg

§103

34.2%

-5.8% vs TC avg

§102

30.9%

-9.1% vs TC avg

§112

18.8%

-21.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1178 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

87%

Grant Probability

73%

With Interview (-13.6%)

2y 5m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1178 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.