Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/567,779

TRAINING DEVICE, TRAINING METHOD, AND TRAINING PROGRAM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 07, 2023

Priority

Jun 17, 2021 — nonprovisional of PCTJP2021023123

Examiner

AGUSTIN, PETER VINCENT

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +12.6% interview lift. Interview lift (+12.6%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 866 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

AGUSTIN, PETER VINCENT View full profile →

Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

727 granted / 866 resolved

+23.9% vs TC avg

Moderate +13% lift

Without

With

+12.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 10m

Avg Prosecution

7 currently pending

Career history

873

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.7%

-36.3% vs TC avg

§103

45.1%

+5.1% vs TC avg

§102

29.4%

-10.6% vs TC avg

§112

9.8%

-30.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 866 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 07, 2023

Application Filed

May 14, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+12.6%)

1y 10m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 866 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.