Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/749,024

ZOOM LENS, AND IMAGING APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 20, 2024

Priority

Jun 22, 2023 — JP 2023-102708

Examiner

OESTREICH, MITCHELL T

Art Unit

2872

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Canon Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +20.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (74%); +20.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 408 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

OESTREICH, MITCHELL T View full profile →

Grants 74% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

304 granted / 408 resolved

+6.5% vs TC avg

Strong +21% interview lift

Without

With

+20.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

18 currently pending

Career history

429

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§103

64.8%

+24.8% vs TC avg

§102

21.1%

-18.9% vs TC avg

§112

12.6%

-27.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 408 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 20, 2024

Application Filed

Mar 24, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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18/785,466

Patent 12674969

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1y 11m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/450,489

Patent 12663659

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2y 10m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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Patent 12653383

BIOLOGICAL BODY IMAGING SYSTEM AND OPTICAL INSPECTION DEVICE

2y 1m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

95%

With Interview (+20.6%)

2y 9m (~8m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 408 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.