Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/742,284

PROCESSING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD OF PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND PROGRAM RECORDING MEDIUM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 13, 2024

Priority

Jun 21, 2023 — JP 2023-101648

Examiner

MANGIALASCHI, TRACY

Art Unit

2668

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

Canon Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +27.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (75%); +27.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 592 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MANGIALASCHI, TRACY View full profile →

Grants 75% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

445 granted / 592 resolved

+13.2% vs TC avg

Strong +28% interview lift

Without

With

+27.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

23 currently pending

Career history

611

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.1%

-38.9% vs TC avg

§103

84.7%

+44.7% vs TC avg

§102

4.3%

-35.7% vs TC avg

§112

1.5%

-38.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 592 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 13, 2024

Application Filed

Mar 27, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

75%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+27.6%)

3y 0m (~11m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 592 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.