Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/719,448

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2600

Priority

Dec 21, 2021 — nonprovisional of PCTJP2021047261

Examiner

CHAVEZ, RODRIGO A

Art Unit

2658

Tech Center

NTT, Inc.

Assignee

Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 52% of cases after interview

— +38.2% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 236 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CHAVEZ, RODRIGO A View full profile →

Grants 52% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

122 granted / 236 resolved

-8.3% vs TC avg

Strong +38% interview lift

Without

With

+38.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 3m

Avg Prosecution

15 currently pending

Career history

256

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.7%

-36.3% vs TC avg

§103

85.0%

+45.0% vs TC avg

§102

9.4%

-30.6% vs TC avg

§112

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 236 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2600

Application Filed

May 06, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

52%

Grant Probability

90%

With Interview (+38.2%)

3y 3m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 236 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.