Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 19/175,497

AIRCRAFT STRUCTURAL ELEMENT

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 10, 2025

Priority

Apr 12, 2024 — GB 2405251.6

Examiner

SARWAR, BABAR

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Airbus SAS

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +19.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (86%); +19.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1066 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SARWAR, BABAR View full profile →

Grants 86% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

914 granted / 1066 resolved

+25.7% vs TC avg

Strong +20% interview lift

Without

With

+19.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

16 currently pending

Career history

1083

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.7%

-38.3% vs TC avg

§103

66.6%

+26.6% vs TC avg

§102

25.0%

-15.0% vs TC avg

§112

2.2%

-37.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1066 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 10, 2025

Application Filed

May 14, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

86%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+19.7%)

2y 4m (~1y 1m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1066 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.