Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/729,931

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2600

Priority

Jan 25, 2022 — nonprovisional of PCTJP2022002595

Examiner

LELAND III, EDWIN S

Art Unit

2654

Tech Center

NEC Corporation

Assignee

NEC Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -0.5% interview lift. Interview lift (-0.5%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 461 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LELAND III, EDWIN S View full profile →

Grants 75% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

346 granted / 461 resolved

+15.1% vs TC avg

Minimal -0% lift

Without

With

+-0.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

14 currently pending

Career history

476

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

10.9%

-29.1% vs TC avg

§103

67.1%

+27.1% vs TC avg

§102

11.2%

-28.8% vs TC avg

§112

5.6%

-34.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 461 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2600

Application Filed

Apr 07, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

75%

Grant Probability

75%

With Interview (-0.5%)

2y 5m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 461 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.