Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 18/707,618

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

1700

Priority

Jan 14, 2022 — JP 2022-004502 +1 more

Examiner

WRIGHT, ALEXANDER SCOTT

Art Unit

1745

Tech Center

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

Assignee

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -1.5% interview lift. Interview lift (-1.5%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 74 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 73% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

54 granted / 74 resolved

+13.0% vs TC avg

Minimal -2% lift

Without

With

+-1.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

23 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§103

81.5%

+41.5% vs TC avg

§102

2.4%

-37.6% vs TC avg

§112

8.3%

-31.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 74 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

1700

Application Filed

Jul 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

73%

Grant Probability

72%

With Interview (-1.5%)

2y 11m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 74 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.