Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 17/992,708

METHOD FOR GENERATING A SPECIAL EFFECT PROP, METHOD FOR PROCESSING AN IMAGE, ELECTRONIC DEVICE, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Final Rejection

Filed

Nov 22, 2022

Priority

Jan 11, 2022 — CN 202210028388.0

Examiner

SALEH, ZAID MUHAMMAD

Art Unit

2668

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

Lemon Inc.

OA Round

4 (Final)

Interview Optional

— +44.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (69%); +44.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 49 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SALEH, ZAID MUHAMMAD View full profile →

Grants 69% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

34 granted / 49 resolved

+7.4% vs TC avg

Strong +44% interview lift

Without

With

+44.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

29 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

8.0%

-32.0% vs TC avg

§103

17.3%

-22.7% vs TC avg

§102

57.3%

+17.3% vs TC avg

§112

5.3%

-34.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 49 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Show 1 earlier event

Mar 28, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jun 30, 2025

Response Filed

Jul 23, 2025

Final Rejection mailed

Oct 21, 2025

Request for Continued Examination

Oct 27, 2025

Response after Non-Final Action

Dec 03, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Mar 03, 2026

Response Filed

May 06, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

5-6

Expected OA Rounds

69%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+44.1%)

3y 0m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

High

PTA Risk

Based on 49 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.