Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/736,289

CAPTIONING FOR IMAGE PERSONALIZATION

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 06, 2024

Examiner

FITZPATRICK, ATIBA O

Art Unit

2677

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

Adobe Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +5.8% interview lift. Interview lift (+5.8%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 902 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 88% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

790 granted / 902 resolved

+25.6% vs TC avg

Moderate +6% lift

Without

With

+5.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

14 currently pending

Career history

917

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

9.5%

-30.5% vs TC avg

§103

66.4%

+26.4% vs TC avg

§102

8.5%

-31.5% vs TC avg

§112

9.8%

-30.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 902 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 06, 2024

Application Filed

May 07, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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1y 6m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/225,363

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3y 3m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

88%

Grant Probability

93%

With Interview (+5.8%)

2y 6m (~5m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 902 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.