Last updated: August 17, 2026

Application No. 35/524,066

Vehicle seat

Non-Final OA

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 (Non-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

Jun 01, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

Jul 02, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

35/526,514

Patent D1140583

Stool furniture

1y 0m to grant Granted Aug 11, 2026

35/523,709

Patent D1136712

Display equipment

1y 7m to grant Granted Jul 28, 2026

35/525,837

Patent D1136632

Hanging chair

1y 1m to grant Granted Jul 28, 2026

29/844,123

Patent D1133587

Chair

4y 0m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

35/518,884

Patent D1133580

Baby rocking chair

2y 9m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

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.