Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 19/198,438

Untitled Application

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Filed

Priority

Sep 24, 2024 — JP 2024-165677

Examiner

GONZALEZ, MARIO CARLOS

Art Unit

Tech Center

TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Assignee

Toyota Motor Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +4.6% interview lift. Interview lift (+4.6%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 108 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants only 32% of cases

Career Allowance Rate

35 granted / 108 resolved

-27.6% vs TC avg

Minimal +5% lift

Without

With

+4.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

28 currently pending

Career history

151

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.7%

-38.3% vs TC avg

§103

97.9%

+57.9% vs TC avg

§112

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 108 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 26, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Patent 12654726

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17/694,992

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4y 1m to grant Granted Apr 21, 2026

18/715,463

Patent 12600356

Vehicle Control Method and Vehicle Control Device

1y 10m to grant Granted Apr 14, 2026

18/735,350

Patent 12603003

CONTROL DEVICE AND UNMANNED DRIVING METHOD

1y 10m to grant Granted Apr 14, 2026

18/561,261

Patent 12576843

DRIVING ASSISTANCE APPARATUS AND DRIVING ASSISTANCE METHOD

2y 4m to grant Granted Mar 17, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

32%

Grant Probability

37%

With Interview (+4.6%)

3y 2m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 108 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.