Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 19/047,180

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Priority

Oct 11, 2024 — RE 10-2024-0138832

Examiner

PENKO, JOSHUA JEFFREY

Art Unit

3667

Tech Center

KIA CORPORATION

Assignee

Kia Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +0.0% interview lift. Interview lift (+0.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 18 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 67% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

12 granted / 18 resolved

+6.7% vs TC avg

Minimal +0% lift

Without

With

+0.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 3m

Avg Prosecution

10 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.6%

-36.4% vs TC avg

§103

76.8%

+36.8% vs TC avg

§102

19.6%

-20.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 18 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Apr 08, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

67%

Grant Probability

67%

With Interview (+0.0%)

2y 3m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 18 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.