Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 19/217,297

Untitled Application

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Filed

Priority

Dec 09, 2024 — RE 10-2024-0181724

Examiner

KATZ, DYLAN MICHAEL

Art Unit

Tech Center

KIA CORPORATION

Assignee

Kia Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +21.0% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (87%); +21.0% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 300 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 87% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

260 granted / 300 resolved

+26.7% vs TC avg

Strong +21% interview lift

Without

With

+21.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

337

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.3%

-37.7% vs TC avg

§103

88.1%

+48.1% vs TC avg

§102

4.4%

-35.6% vs TC avg

§112

3.4%

-36.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 300 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 08, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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1y 10m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

17/632,810

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4y 4m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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Patent 12661800

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2y 1m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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3y 11m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

87%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+21.0%)

2y 5m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 300 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.