Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 19/230,949

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

Jun 24, 2024 — EU 24183994.3

Examiner

NIESZ, JASON KAROL

Art Unit

Tech Center

Volvo Truck Corporation

Assignee

Volvo Group

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +24.9% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (78%); +24.9% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1038 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

805 granted / 1038 resolved

+17.6% vs TC avg

Strong +25% interview lift

Without

With

+24.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

17 currently pending

Career history

1050

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.8%

-38.2% vs TC avg

§103

66.0%

+26.0% vs TC avg

§102

7.6%

-32.4% vs TC avg

§112

20.2%

-19.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1038 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 30, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+24.9%)

2y 7m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1038 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.