Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 19/019,941

SERVER

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 14, 2025

Priority

Mar 11, 2024 — JP 2024-036746

Examiner

DEL VALLE, LUIS GERARDO

Art Unit

3666

Tech Center

3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce

Assignee

Toyota Motor Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +22.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (75%); +22.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 169 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

DEL VALLE, LUIS GERARDO View full profile →

Grants 75% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

126 granted / 169 resolved

+22.6% vs TC avg

Strong +22% interview lift

Without

With

+22.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

14 currently pending

Career history

188

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.3%

-38.7% vs TC avg

§103

92.7%

+52.7% vs TC avg

§102

4.0%

-36.0% vs TC avg

§112

1.3%

-38.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 169 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 14, 2025

Application Filed

Apr 15, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

75%

Grant Probability

97%

With Interview (+22.2%)

2y 8m (~1y 2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 169 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.