Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/722,457

OPTICAL MEASUREMENT SYSTEM AND OPTICAL MEASUREMENT METHOD

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 20, 2024

Priority

Dec 24, 2021 — nonprovisional of PCTJP2021048201

Examiner

RAHMAN, MD M

Art Unit

2877

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +12.2% interview lift. Interview lift (+12.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 643 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 92% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

593 granted / 643 resolved

+24.2% vs TC avg

Moderate +12% lift

Without

With

+12.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 8m

Avg Prosecution

13 currently pending

Career history

655

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.7%

-38.3% vs TC avg

§103

86.9%

+46.9% vs TC avg

§102

3.7%

-36.3% vs TC avg

§112

3.4%

-36.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 643 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 20, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

92%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+12.2%)

1y 8m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 643 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.