Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 19/006,803

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

OVALLE JR., DAVID MESQUITI

Art Unit

Tech Center

Volvo Car Corporation

Assignee

Volvo Group

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +20.0% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (89%); +20.0% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 9 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 89% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

8 granted / 9 resolved

+28.9% vs TC avg

Strong +20% interview lift

Without

With

+20.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

13 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

100.0%

+60.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 9 resolved cases

Precedent Cases

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Patent 12669820

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3y 2m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/469,839

Patent 12655671

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2y 9m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/514,919

Patent 12606110

SMART VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE AND METHOD

2y 5m to grant Granted Apr 21, 2026

Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 3 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

89%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+20.0%)

2y 10m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 9 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.