Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/707,073

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2400

Priority

Nov 05, 2021 — nonprovisional of PCTJP2021040878

Examiner

VAN, JENKEY

Art Unit

2477

Tech Center

NTT DOCOMO, INC.

Assignee

Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +31.0% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (78%); +31.0% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 569 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

442 granted / 569 resolved

+17.7% vs TC avg

Strong +31% interview lift

Without

With

+31.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

594

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§103

88.7%

+48.7% vs TC avg

§102

5.2%

-34.8% vs TC avg

§112

3.8%

-36.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 569 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2400

Application Filed

Apr 09, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+31.0%)

3y 0m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 569 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.