Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/670,306

SYSTEM

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 21, 2024

Priority

Nov 29, 2021 — JP 2021-193639 +2 more

Examiner

ADAMS, GREGORY W

Art Unit

3652

Tech Center

3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce

Assignee

Panasonic Holdings Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +23.8% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (75%); +23.8% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1401 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ADAMS, GREGORY W View full profile →

Grants 75% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1053 granted / 1401 resolved

+23.2% vs TC avg

Strong +24% interview lift

Without

With

+23.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

1414

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

81.5%

+41.5% vs TC avg

§102

2.7%

-37.3% vs TC avg

§112

8.2%

-31.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1401 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 21, 2024

Application Filed

May 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jul 14, 2026

Interview Requested

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

75%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+23.8%)

2y 4m (~2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1401 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.