Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 19/047,832

METHODS FOR PLANNING A ROUTE OF A VEHICLE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Feb 07, 2025

Priority

Feb 16, 2024 — GB 2402164.4

Examiner

HUBER, MELANIE GRACE

Art Unit

3668

Tech Center

3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce

Assignee

Rolls-Royce plc

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +19.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (75%); +19.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 59 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HUBER, MELANIE GRACE View full profile →

Grants 75% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

44 granted / 59 resolved

+22.6% vs TC avg

Strong +20% interview lift

Without

With

+19.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

15 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§103

98.9%

+58.9% vs TC avg

§112

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 59 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 07, 2025

Application Filed

May 07, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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3y 6m to grant Granted Mar 17, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

75%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+19.6%)

2y 11m (~1y 6m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 59 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.