Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/717,411

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2400

Priority

Dec 16, 2021 — JP 2021-203947 +1 more

Examiner

O CONNOR, BRIAN T

Art Unit

2465

Tech Center

SHARP KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Assignee

Sharp Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +8.3% interview lift. Interview lift (+8.3%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 900 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 85% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

768 granted / 900 resolved

+25.3% vs TC avg

Moderate +8% lift

Without

With

+8.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

930

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.0%

-38.0% vs TC avg

§103

66.2%

+26.2% vs TC avg

§102

24.2%

-15.8% vs TC avg

§112

1.9%

-38.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 900 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2400

Application Filed

Jul 07, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

85%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+8.3%)

2y 10m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 900 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.