Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/274,836

PROCESSING SYSTEM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 04, 2024

Priority

Jan 28, 2021 — JP 2021-000274 +1 more

Examiner

PAN, YUHUI R

Art Unit

1733

Tech Center

1700 — Chemical & Materials Engineering

Assignee

NIKON Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +21.5% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (84%); +21.5% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 605 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

506 granted / 605 resolved

+18.6% vs TC avg

Strong +22% interview lift

Without

With

+21.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

29 currently pending

Career history

632

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.9%

-39.1% vs TC avg

§103

92.2%

+52.2% vs TC avg

§102

4.8%

-35.2% vs TC avg

§112

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 605 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 04, 2024

Application Filed

May 13, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+21.5%)

2y 7m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 605 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.