Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/652,934

ARITHMETIC APPARATUS AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 02, 2024

Priority

May 11, 2023 — JP 2023-078701

Examiner

COTEY, PHILIP L

Art Unit

2855

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Canon Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +21.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (84%); +21.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 773 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

COTEY, PHILIP L View full profile →

Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

649 granted / 773 resolved

+16.0% vs TC avg

Strong +21% interview lift

Without

With

+21.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

28 currently pending

Career history

791

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

§103

90.0%

+50.0% vs TC avg

§102

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

§112

7.3%

-32.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 773 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 02, 2024

Application Filed

May 29, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+21.2%)

2y 5m (~2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 773 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.