Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/780,668

APPARATUS AND METHOD OF VIDEO EDITING

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 23, 2024

Priority

Aug 09, 2023 — GB 2312192.4

Examiner

CAI, PHUONG HAU

Art Unit

2673

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

Sony Group Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +22.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (79%); +22.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 111 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CAI, PHUONG HAU View full profile →

Grants 79% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

88 granted / 111 resolved

+17.3% vs TC avg

Strong +22% interview lift

Without

With

+22.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

27 currently pending

Career history

147

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.9%

-35.1% vs TC avg

§103

80.6%

+40.6% vs TC avg

§102

12.8%

-27.2% vs TC avg

§112

1.6%

-38.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 111 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 23, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 29, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

79%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+22.1%)

2y 11m (~11m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 111 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.