Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 18/582,738

Molding Management System

Non-Final OA

Filed

Feb 21, 2024

Priority

Feb 22, 2023 — JP 2023-025882

Examiner

NORTON, JENNIFER L

Art Unit

2117

Tech Center

2100 — Computer Architecture & Software

Assignee

Seiko Epson Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +1.6% interview lift. Interview lift (+1.6%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 604 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

NORTON, JENNIFER L View full profile →

Grants 50% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

302 granted / 604 resolved

-5.0% vs TC avg

Minimal +2% lift

Without

With

+1.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 7m

Avg Prosecution

45 currently pending

Career history

646

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

12.3%

-27.7% vs TC avg

§103

72.3%

+32.3% vs TC avg

§102

2.8%

-37.2% vs TC avg

§112

11.2%

-28.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 604 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 21, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 03, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

50%

Grant Probability

52%

With Interview (+1.6%)

3y 7m (~1y 2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 604 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.