Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 19/063,825

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Priority

Aug 07, 2024 — RE 10-2024-0105048

Examiner

WHITTINGTON, JESS G

Art Unit

3666

Tech Center

KIA CORPORATION

Assignee

Kia Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +18.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (73%); +18.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 645 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WHITTINGTON, JESS G View full profile →

Grants 73% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

470 granted / 645 resolved

+12.9% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+18.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

30 currently pending

Career history

682

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.2%

-38.8% vs TC avg

§103

74.9%

+34.9% vs TC avg

§102

20.0%

-20.0% vs TC avg

§112

3.0%

-37.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 645 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Apr 23, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

73%

Grant Probability

91%

With Interview (+18.2%)

2y 6m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 645 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.