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Last updated: July 17, 2026
Application No. 18/613,782

Molding Management System

Non-Final OA
Filed
Mar 22, 2024
Priority
Mar 24, 2023 — JP 2023-048295
Examiner
KLICOS, NICHOLAS GEORGE
Art Unit
2118
Tech Center
2100 — Computer Architecture & Software
Assignee
Seiko Epson Corporation
OA Round
1 (Non-Final)
56%
Grant Probability
Moderate
1-2
OA Rounds
1y 1m
Est. Remaining
87%
With Interview

This examiner grants 56% of cases after interview

— +30.9% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.
Based on 372 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KLICOS, NICHOLAS GEORGE View full profile →
Grants 56% of resolved cases
56%
Career Allowance Rate
210 granted / 372 resolved
+1.5% vs TC avg
Strong +31% interview lift
Without
With
+30.9%
Interview Lift
resolved cases with interview
Typical timeline
3y 5m
Avg Prosecution
18 currently pending
Career history
396
Total Applications
across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101
1.6%
-38.4% vs TC avg
§103
90.2%
+50.2% vs TC avg
§102
4.4%
-35.6% vs TC avg
§112
3.3%
-36.7% vs TC avg
Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 372 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 22, 2024
Application Filed
Apr 01, 2026
Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2
Expected OA Rounds
56%
Grant Probability
87%
With Interview (+30.9%)
3y 5m (~1y 1m remaining)
Median Time to Grant
Low
PTA Risk
Based on 372 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.

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