Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 19/211,472

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

Jun 20, 2024 — DE 10 2024 117 478.1

Examiner

AFRIFA-KYEI, ANTHONY D

Art Unit

Tech Center

Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft

Assignee

Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +13.2% interview lift. Interview lift (+13.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 551 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

AFRIFA-KYEI, ANTHONY D View full profile →

Grants 65% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

356 granted / 551 resolved

+4.6% vs TC avg

Moderate +13% lift

Without

With

+13.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

32 currently pending

Career history

588

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§103

94.6%

+54.6% vs TC avg

§102

1.5%

-38.5% vs TC avg

§112

1.2%

-38.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 551 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

65%

Grant Probability

78%

With Interview (+13.2%)

2y 11m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 551 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.