Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 19/326,989

Untitled Application

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Filed

Priority

Sep 13, 2024 — DE 102024126415.2

Examiner

JOHNSON, VICKY A

Art Unit

Tech Center

HELLA GMBH & CO. KGAA

Assignee

Hella GmbH & Co. KGaA

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +12.0% interview lift. Interview lift (+12.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1082 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

JOHNSON, VICKY A View full profile →

Grants 80% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

865 granted / 1082 resolved

+19.9% vs TC avg

Moderate +12% lift

Without

With

+12.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

25 currently pending

Career history

1118

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

§103

24.7%

-15.3% vs TC avg

§102

58.3%

+18.3% vs TC avg

§112

15.8%

-24.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1082 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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1y 9m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+12.0%)

2y 4m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1082 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.