Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/277,992

FILM MATERIAL AND LAMINATED MATERIAL

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 20, 2023

Priority

Feb 26, 2021 — JP 2021-030838 +1 more

Examiner

BRANCH, CATHERINE S

Art Unit

1763

Tech Center

1700 — Chemical & Materials Engineering

Assignee

Panasonic Holdings Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +3.4% interview lift. Interview lift (+3.4%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 955 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BRANCH, CATHERINE S View full profile →

Grants 86% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

817 granted / 955 resolved

+20.5% vs TC avg

Minimal +3% lift

Without

With

+3.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

14 currently pending

Career history

977

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

58.0%

+18.0% vs TC avg

§102

10.0%

-30.0% vs TC avg

§112

21.9%

-18.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 955 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 20, 2023

Application Filed

Mar 09, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

86%

Grant Probability

89%

With Interview (+3.4%)

2y 4m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 955 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.