Last updated: July 09, 2026

Application No. 18/716,886

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2800

Priority

Dec 08, 2021 — JP 2021-199642 +1 more

Examiner

COOK, JONATHON

Art Unit

2877

Tech Center

Riken

Assignee

Riken

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +16.9% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (82%); +16.9% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 751 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

COOK, JONATHON View full profile →

Grants 82% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

614 granted / 751 resolved

+21.8% vs TC avg

Strong +17% interview lift

Without

With

+16.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

38 currently pending

Career history

789

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.8%

-38.2% vs TC avg

§103

85.6%

+45.6% vs TC avg

§102

7.0%

-33.0% vs TC avg

§112

4.5%

-35.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 751 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2800

Application Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

82%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+16.9%)

2y 4m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 751 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.