Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/710,245

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2600

Priority

Nov 17, 2021 — nonprovisional of PCTJP2021042265

Examiner

WITHEY, THEODORE JOHN

Art Unit

2655

Tech Center

NTT, Inc.

Assignee

Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 42% of cases after interview

— +45.2% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 26 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WITHEY, THEODORE JOHN View full profile →

Grants 42% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

11 granted / 26 resolved

-17.7% vs TC avg

Strong +45% interview lift

Without

With

+45.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§103

99.4%

+59.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 26 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2600

Application Filed

Apr 15, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

42%

Grant Probability

88%

With Interview (+45.2%)

2y 11m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 26 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.