Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/717,545

MICROSCOPE OBJECTIVE LENS, MICROSCOPE OPTICAL SYSTEM, AND MICROSCOPE APPARATUS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 07, 2024

Priority

Dec 23, 2021 — JP 2021-209955 +1 more

Examiner

LIU, SHAN

Art Unit

2871

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

NIKON Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +38.9% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (72%); +38.9% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 621 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 72% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

449 granted / 621 resolved

+4.3% vs TC avg

Strong +39% interview lift

Without

With

+38.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 1m

Avg Prosecution

33 currently pending

Career history

648

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

84.3%

+44.3% vs TC avg

§102

5.5%

-34.5% vs TC avg

§112

6.5%

-33.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 621 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 07, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 27, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 3m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/541,340

Patent 12669731

DISPLAY APPARATUS HAVING BACK-LIGHT UNIT AND LIQUID CRYSTAL PANEL

2y 6m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/192,782

Patent 12661986

PLASTIC COVER LENS AND DISPLAY FOR VEHICLE INCLUDING THE SAME

3y 2m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/246,241

Patent 12661422

MULTILAYER ARTICLES INCLUDING AN ABSORBENT LAYER AND AN ULTRAVIOLET MIRROR, SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS OF DISINFECTING

3y 3m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

72%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+38.9%)

2y 1m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 621 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.