Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 19/285,418

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Priority

Aug 01, 2024 — DE 10 2024 121 969.6

Examiner

SANDERSON, JOSEPH W

Art Unit

3619

Tech Center

Airbus Operations GmbH

Assignee

Airbus Operations GmbH

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +13.9% interview lift. Interview lift (+13.9%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 921 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SANDERSON, JOSEPH W View full profile →

Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

716 granted / 921 resolved

+17.7% vs TC avg

Moderate +14% lift

Without

With

+13.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

950

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.5%

-38.5% vs TC avg

§103

58.2%

+18.2% vs TC avg

§102

7.6%

-32.4% vs TC avg

§112

16.2%

-23.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 921 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Apr 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+13.9%)

2y 10m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 921 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.