Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/477,574

COMPUTER-READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM HAVING STORED THEREIN MACHINE LEARNING PROGRAM, METHOD FOR MACHINE LEARNING, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 29, 2023

Priority

Dec 28, 2022 — JP 2022-212372

Examiner

HOOVER, BRENT JOHNSTON

Art Unit

2127

Tech Center

2100 — Computer Architecture & Software

Assignee

Fujitsu Limited

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +23.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (82%); +23.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 366 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HOOVER, BRENT JOHNSTON View full profile →

Grants 82% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

302 granted / 366 resolved

+27.5% vs TC avg

Strong +23% interview lift

Without

With

+23.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 5m

Avg Prosecution

28 currently pending

Career history

398

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

21.6%

-18.4% vs TC avg

§103

65.3%

+25.3% vs TC avg

§102

6.6%

-33.4% vs TC avg

§112

3.8%

-36.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 366 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 29, 2023

Application Filed

May 07, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

82%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+23.1%)

3y 5m (~7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 366 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.