Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/707,178

Untitled Application

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Filed

Priority

Nov 11, 2021 — JP 2021-184300 +1 more

Examiner

GARCES, NELSON Y

Art Unit

Tech Center

SONY SEMICONDUCTOR SOLUTIONS CORPORATION

Assignee

Sony Group Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +2.7% interview lift. Interview lift (+2.7%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 587 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

GARCES, NELSON Y View full profile →

Grants 80% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

471 granted / 587 resolved

+20.2% vs TC avg

Minimal +3% lift

Without

With

+2.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

31 currently pending

Career history

628

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

76.6%

+36.6% vs TC avg

§102

15.8%

-24.2% vs TC avg

§112

5.6%

-34.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 587 resolved cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

83%

With Interview (+2.7%)

2y 5m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 587 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.