Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/453,332

COLOR PROCESSING SYSTEM AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 22, 2023

Priority

Mar 15, 2023 — JP 2023-040323

Examiner

SHIFERAW, HENOK ASRES

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Fujifilm Holdings Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +2.6% interview lift. Interview lift (+2.6%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 587 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 89% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

524 granted / 587 resolved

+29.3% vs TC avg

Minimal +3% lift

Without

With

+2.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 9m

Avg Prosecution

8 currently pending

Career history

601

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.6%

-36.4% vs TC avg

§103

90.3%

+50.3% vs TC avg

§102

3.8%

-36.2% vs TC avg

§112

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 587 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 22, 2023

Application Filed

Sep 25, 2023

Response after Non-Final Action

Apr 29, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

89%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+2.6%)

1y 9m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 587 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.