Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/704,111

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

1700

Priority

Nov 02, 2021 — JP 2021-179773 +1 more

Examiner

DANIELS, MATTHEW J

Art Unit

1742

Tech Center

SONY GROUP CORPORATION

Assignee

Sony Group Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +25.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (69%); +25.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 720 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

DANIELS, MATTHEW J View full profile →

Grants 69% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

500 granted / 720 resolved

+9.4% vs TC avg

Strong +25% interview lift

Without

With

+25.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 1m

Avg Prosecution

42 currently pending

Career history

771

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§103

79.4%

+39.4% vs TC avg

§102

6.9%

-33.1% vs TC avg

§112

12.9%

-27.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 720 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

1700

Application Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

69%

Grant Probability

95%

With Interview (+25.4%)

3y 1m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 720 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.