Last updated: May 29, 2026

Application No. 35/524,066

Vehicle seat

Final Rejection

Filed

Feb 20, 2024

Priority

Aug 21, 2023 — IN WIPO136871

Examiner

DE, MIMOSA

Art Unit

2931

Tech Center

2900

Assignee

Ferrari S.p.A.

OA Round

2 (Final)

Interview Optional

— -19.5% interview lift. Interview lift (-19.5%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 391 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

DE, MIMOSA View full profile →

Grants 97% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

381 granted / 391 resolved

+37.4% vs TC avg

Minimal -20% lift

Without

With

+-19.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 7m

Avg Prosecution

3 currently pending

Career history

392

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

1.9%

-38.1% vs TC avg

§102

1.7%

-38.3% vs TC avg

§112

86.1%

+46.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 391 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 20, 2024

Application Filed

Dec 09, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Mar 05, 2026

Response Filed

Apr 03, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Vehicle seat

2y 5m to grant Granted May 19, 2026

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1y 3m to grant Granted Jan 20, 2026

29/900,917

Patent D1104504

HANGING CHAIR

2y 3m to grant Granted Dec 09, 2025

29/998,850

Patent D1104505

Rocking Chair

7m to grant Granted Dec 09, 2025

29/844,540

Patent D1103635

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3y 5m to grant Granted Dec 02, 2025

Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

97%

Grant Probability

78%

With Interview (-19.5%)

1y 7m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 391 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.

Vehicle seat

Interview Optional

Examiner Intelligence

Statute-Specific Performance

Prosecution Timeline

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

Strategy Recommendation AI-generated — please review before filing

Prosecution Projections

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