Last updated: August 30, 2026

Application No. 18/783,133

RECORDING APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD

Final Rejection

Filed

Jul 24, 2024

Priority

Jul 25, 2023 — JP 2023-121141

Examiner

HUFFMAN, JULIAN D

Art Unit

2859

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Canon Inc.

OA Round

2 (Final)

Interview Optional

— +4.1% interview lift. Interview lift (+4.1%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 685 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HUFFMAN, JULIAN D View full profile →

Grants 80% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

546 granted / 685 resolved

+11.7% vs TC avg

Minimal +4% lift

Without

With

+4.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

24 currently pending

Career history

709

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.8%

-37.2% vs TC avg

§103

43.9%

+3.9% vs TC avg

§102

31.5%

-8.5% vs TC avg

§112

17.0%

-23.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 685 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 24, 2024

Application Filed

Feb 09, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

May 08, 2026

Response Filed

Aug 20, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

84%

With Interview (+4.1%)

2y 5m (~4m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 685 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.