Last updated: July 10, 2026

Application No. 19/262,013

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Priority

Jun 05, 2020 — continuation of 10/919,641 +2 more

Examiner

ELDRED, JOHN W

Art Unit

3641

Tech Center

Joby Aero, Inc.

Assignee

Joby Aero Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +7.9% interview lift. Interview lift (+7.9%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1003 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

778 granted / 1003 resolved

+17.6% vs TC avg

Moderate +8% lift

Without

With

+7.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

24 currently pending

Career history

1027

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

§103

49.1%

+9.1% vs TC avg

§102

16.8%

-23.2% vs TC avg

§112

17.5%

-22.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1003 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Apr 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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18/781,107

Patent 12656072

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1y 10m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/700,516

Patent 12644674

THREAT COUNTERMEASURE SYSTEM AND STORAGE MEDIUM

2y 1m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

19/033,141

Patent 12636403

FIREARM TRIGGER MECHANISM

1y 4m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

18/696,913

Patent 12633016

ENHANCED PICTURE-IN-PICTURE

2y 1m to grant Granted May 19, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

86%

With Interview (+7.9%)

2y 2m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1003 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.