Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/630,447

OPTICAL DEVICE AND OPTICAL RECEIVER

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 09, 2024

Priority

May 12, 2023 — JP 2023-079086

Examiner

ENDRESEN, KIRSTEN DANIELA

Art Unit

2874

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Fujitsu Limited

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +12.9% interview lift. Interview lift (+12.9%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 74 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 72% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

53 granted / 74 resolved

+3.6% vs TC avg

Moderate +13% lift

Without

With

+12.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

26 currently pending

Career history

103

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

86.8%

+46.8% vs TC avg

§102

4.1%

-35.9% vs TC avg

§112

9.1%

-30.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 74 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 09, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 13, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

72%

Grant Probability

84%

With Interview (+12.9%)

2y 10m (~7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 74 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.