Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 19/105,647

METHOD FOR OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE, CONTROL DEVICE AND MOTOR VEHICLE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Feb 21, 2025

Priority

Nov 29, 2022 — DE 10 2022 212 808.7 +1 more

Examiner

ROBERSON, JASON R

Art Unit

3669

Tech Center

3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce

Assignee

Robert Bosch GmbH

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +22.8% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (74%); +22.8% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 374 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ROBERSON, JASON R View full profile →

Grants 74% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

278 granted / 374 resolved

+22.3% vs TC avg

Strong +23% interview lift

Without

With

+22.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

25 currently pending

Career history

405

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.8%

-36.2% vs TC avg

§103

82.2%

+42.2% vs TC avg

§102

7.0%

-33.0% vs TC avg

§112

4.4%

-35.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 374 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 21, 2025

Application Filed

Apr 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 6m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

97%

With Interview (+22.8%)

2y 8m (~1y 3m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 374 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.