Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/680,416

IMAGE FORMATION APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD FOR THE SAME, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 31, 2024

Priority

Jun 01, 2023 — JP 2023-091219 +1 more

Examiner

NGUYEN, ALLEN H

Art Unit

2683

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

Canon Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +13.2% interview lift. Interview lift (+13.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 562 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

NGUYEN, ALLEN H View full profile →

Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

473 granted / 562 resolved

+22.2% vs TC avg

Moderate +13% lift

Without

With

+13.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

10 currently pending

Career history

575

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.7%

-37.3% vs TC avg

§103

76.6%

+36.6% vs TC avg

§102

17.2%

-22.8% vs TC avg

§112

1.5%

-38.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 562 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 31, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 30, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

97%

With Interview (+13.2%)

2y 8m (~7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 562 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.