Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/561,041

DESIGN METHOD AND RECORDING MEDIUM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Nov 15, 2023

Priority

May 26, 2021 — nonprovisional of PCTJP2021019903

Examiner

QAYYUM, ZESHAN

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

NEC Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 40% of cases after interview

— +31.4% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 439 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

QAYYUM, ZESHAN View full profile →

Grants 40% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

178 granted / 439 resolved

-19.5% vs TC avg

Strong +31% interview lift

Without

With

+31.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

5y 2m

Avg Prosecution

15 currently pending

Career history

467

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

5.4%

-34.6% vs TC avg

§103

80.9%

+40.9% vs TC avg

§102

4.2%

-35.8% vs TC avg

§112

9.2%

-30.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 439 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 15, 2023

Application Filed

May 26, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

40%

Grant Probability

72%

With Interview (+31.4%)

5y 2m (~2y 6m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 439 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.