Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/704,160

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Priority

Nov 04, 2021 — JP 2021-180078 +1 more

Examiner

LULTSCHIK, WILLIAM G

Art Unit

3682

Tech Center

Sony Group Corporation

Assignee

Sony Group Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 22% of cases after interview

— +32.4% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 293 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LULTSCHIK, WILLIAM G View full profile →

Grants only 22% of cases

Career Allowance Rate

66 granted / 293 resolved

-37.5% vs TC avg

Strong +32% interview lift

Without

With

+32.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 11m

Avg Prosecution

31 currently pending

Career history

327

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.9%

-36.1% vs TC avg

§103

77.0%

+37.0% vs TC avg

§102

5.3%

-34.7% vs TC avg

§112

7.3%

-32.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 293 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Apr 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

22%

Grant Probability

55%

With Interview (+32.4%)

3y 11m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 293 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.