Last updated: April 17, 2026

Application No. 18/506,471

METHODS AND SYSTEM FOR CREATING PRINTABLE PHOTOBOOKS AND MANAGING MEDIA

Non-Final OA

Filed

Nov 10, 2023

Examiner

MENBERU, BENIYAM

Art Unit

2681

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

unknown

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +13.2% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 707 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MENBERU, BENIYAM View full profile →

Grants 73% — above average

Career Allow Rate

519 granted / 707 resolved

+11.4% vs TC avg

Moderate +13% lift

Without

With

+13.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

33 currently pending

Career history

740

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

10.1%

-29.9% vs TC avg

§103

62.2%

+22.2% vs TC avg

§102

10.7%

-29.3% vs TC avg

§112

12.2%

-27.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 707 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 10, 2023

Application Filed

Dec 22, 2025

Response after Non-Final Action

Dec 30, 2025

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

Jan 09, 2026

Examiner Interview Summary

Feb 03, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

73%

Grant Probability

87%

With Interview (+13.2%)

2y 6m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 707 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.

METHODS AND SYSTEM FOR CREATING PRINTABLE PHOTOBOOKS AND MANAGING MEDIA

Interview Optional

Examiner Intelligence

Statute-Specific Performance

Prosecution Timeline

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

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