Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/752,233

COMMUNICATION APPARATUS AND COMMUNICATION METHOD

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 24, 2024

Priority

Feb 09, 2022 — JP 2022-019075 +1 more

Examiner

PHILLIPS, MICHAEL K

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Toyota Motor Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +24.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (85%); +24.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 511 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

PHILLIPS, MICHAEL K View full profile →

Grants 85% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

435 granted / 511 resolved

+25.1% vs TC avg

Strong +24% interview lift

Without

With

+24.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

17 currently pending

Career history

528

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.9%

-38.1% vs TC avg

§103

89.8%

+49.8% vs TC avg

§102

2.2%

-37.8% vs TC avg

§112

4.3%

-35.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 511 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 24, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

85%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+24.3%)

2y 7m (~6m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 511 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.