Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/780,973

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Examiner

GALKA, LAWRENCE STEFAN

Art Unit

3715

Tech Center

Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.

Assignee

Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +18.6% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 851 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 76% — above average

Career Allow Rate

649 granted / 851 resolved

+16.3% vs TC avg

Strong +19% interview lift

Without

With

+18.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

28 currently pending

Career history

879

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

11.1%

-28.9% vs TC avg

§103

35.3%

-4.7% vs TC avg

§102

25.7%

-14.3% vs TC avg

§112

18.3%

-21.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 851 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

Mar 30, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

76%

Grant Probability

95%

With Interview (+18.6%)

2y 11m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 851 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.

Untitled Application

Interview Optional

Examiner Intelligence

Statute-Specific Performance

Prosecution Timeline

Precedent Cases

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