Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 19/016,477

APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING AUTONOMOUS DRIVING OF A VEHICLE, SYSTEM HAVING THE SAME AND METHOD THEREOF

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 10, 2025

Priority

Mar 24, 2020 — RE 10-2020-0035725 +2 more

Examiner

HUTCHINSON, ALAN D

Art Unit

3669

Tech Center

3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce

Assignee

Kia Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +16.9% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (79%); +16.9% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 509 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HUTCHINSON, ALAN D View full profile →

Grants 79% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

401 granted / 509 resolved

+26.8% vs TC avg

Strong +17% interview lift

Without

With

+16.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

15 currently pending

Career history

527

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.3%

-37.7% vs TC avg

§103

83.9%

+43.9% vs TC avg

§102

9.0%

-31.0% vs TC avg

§112

1.9%

-38.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 509 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 10, 2025

Application Filed

Apr 15, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 1m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

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1y 8m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/644,260

Patent 12670791

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2y 2m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/632,681

Patent 12663277

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2y 2m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

79%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+16.9%)

2y 6m (~1y 0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 509 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.