Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 19/177,916

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

Nov 14, 2024 — RE 10-2024-0162363

Examiner

LEITE, PAULO ROBERTO GONZ

Art Unit

Tech Center

Kia Corporation

Assignee

Kia Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 51% of cases after interview

— +15.3% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 92 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LEITE, PAULO ROBERTO GONZ View full profile →

Grants 51% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

47 granted / 92 resolved

-8.9% vs TC avg

Strong +15% interview lift

Without

With

+15.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 7m

Avg Prosecution

19 currently pending

Career history

122

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.2%

-37.8% vs TC avg

§103

92.3%

+52.3% vs TC avg

§102

1.7%

-38.3% vs TC avg

§112

2.2%

-37.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 92 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 08, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

51%

Grant Probability

66%

With Interview (+15.3%)

3y 7m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 92 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.