Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/559,665

LASER ELEMENT AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Nov 08, 2023

Priority

May 26, 2021 — nonprovisional of PCTJP2021020071

Examiner

MENEFEE, JAMES A

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Sony Group Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

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

Based on 174 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MENEFEE, JAMES A View full profile →

Grants 79% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

138 granted / 174 resolved

+19.3% vs TC avg

Moderate +15% lift

Without

With

+15.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

35 currently pending

Career history

204

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.1%

-38.9% vs TC avg

§103

54.4%

+14.4% vs TC avg

§102

9.0%

-31.0% vs TC avg

§112

8.2%

-31.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 174 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 08, 2023

Application Filed

Jun 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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3y 1m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

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3y 8m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/057,216

Patent 12671228

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3y 7m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

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Patent 12671231

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3y 6m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

79%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+15.0%)

2y 7m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 174 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.