Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/776,749

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Examiner

CUFF, MICHAEL A

Art Unit

3715

Tech Center

Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.

Assignee

Sony Group Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +12.5% interview lift. Interview lift (+12.5%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 725 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CUFF, MICHAEL A View full profile →

Grants 82% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

596 granted / 725 resolved

+22.2% vs TC avg

Moderate +12% lift

Without

With

+12.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

739

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

12.3%

-27.7% vs TC avg

§103

54.3%

+14.3% vs TC avg

§102

11.5%

-28.5% vs TC avg

§112

3.2%

-36.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 725 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

Apr 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

82%

Grant Probability

95%

With Interview (+12.5%)

2y 5m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 725 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.