Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 19/006,359

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Examiner

GARCIA, CARLOS E

Art Unit

Tech Center

Volvo Car Corporation

Assignee

Volvo Group

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +16.5% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (77%); +16.5% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 912 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

GARCIA, CARLOS E View full profile →

Grants 77% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

700 granted / 912 resolved

+16.8% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+16.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

30 currently pending

Career history

933

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§103

78.5%

+38.5% vs TC avg

§102

16.9%

-23.1% vs TC avg

§112

3.2%

-36.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 912 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 25, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

77%

Grant Probability

93%

With Interview (+16.5%)

2y 4m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 912 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.