Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/569,284

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 12, 2023

Priority

Jun 22, 2021 — JP 2021-102970 +1 more

Examiner

KUNDU, SUJOY K

Art Unit

2471

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Sony Group Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +1.1% interview lift. Interview lift (+1.1%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 371 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KUNDU, SUJOY K View full profile →

Grants 85% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

317 granted / 371 resolved

+27.4% vs TC avg

Minimal +1% lift

Without

With

+1.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

6 currently pending

Career history

380

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

13.3%

-26.7% vs TC avg

§103

44.8%

+4.8% vs TC avg

§102

25.4%

-14.6% vs TC avg

§112

7.3%

-32.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 371 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 12, 2023

Application Filed

Mar 11, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

85%

Grant Probability

86%

With Interview (+1.1%)

2y 7m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 371 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.