Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/767,879

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Examiner

WONG, JEFFREY KEITH

Art Unit

3715

Tech Center

Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.

Assignee

Sony Group Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +27.5% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (66%); +27.5% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 557 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 66% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

365 granted / 557 resolved

+5.5% vs TC avg

Strong +28% interview lift

Without

With

+27.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 6m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

585

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

22.5%

-17.5% vs TC avg

§103

58.1%

+18.1% vs TC avg

§102

11.2%

-28.8% vs TC avg

§112

4.9%

-35.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 557 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

May 15, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

66%

Grant Probability

93%

With Interview (+27.5%)

3y 6m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 557 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.