Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 19/194,596

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

Dec 17, 2024 — RE 10-2024-0188459

Examiner

LEWIS, TISHA D

Art Unit

Tech Center

KIA CORPORATION

Assignee

Kia Corporation

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +9.6% interview lift. Interview lift (+9.6%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1240 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 88% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1087 granted / 1240 resolved

+27.7% vs TC avg

Moderate +10% lift

Without

With

+9.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

25 currently pending

Career history

1268

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

52.0%

+12.0% vs TC avg

§102

15.8%

-24.2% vs TC avg

§112

21.2%

-18.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1240 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 01, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jan 26, 2026

Response Filed

Mar 25, 2026

Final Rejection mailed

May 21, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

88%

Grant Probability

97%

With Interview (+9.6%)

2y 2m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 1240 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.