Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/559,919

LIGHT-RECEIVING ELEMENT

Non-Final OA

Filed

Nov 09, 2023

Priority

Jun 21, 2021 — JP 2021-102726 +2 more

Examiner

TRAN, MAI THI NGOC

Art Unit

3645

Tech Center

3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce

Assignee

Sony Group Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +3.7% interview lift. Interview lift (+3.7%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 133 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 86% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

115 granted / 133 resolved

+34.5% vs TC avg

Minimal +4% lift

Without

With

+3.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 3m

Avg Prosecution

19 currently pending

Career history

154

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

79.8%

+39.8% vs TC avg

§102

15.1%

-24.9% vs TC avg

§112

3.9%

-36.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 133 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 09, 2023

Application Filed

May 11, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

86%

Grant Probability

90%

With Interview (+3.7%)

2y 3m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 133 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.