Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/787,280

IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, AND SERVER

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 29, 2024

Priority

Nov 29, 2022 — JP 2022-189868 +1 more

Examiner

ROGERS, SCOTT A

Art Unit

2683

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

Canon Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +1.1% interview lift. Interview lift (+1.1%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 638 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ROGERS, SCOTT A View full profile →

Grants 92% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

587 granted / 638 resolved

+30.0% vs TC avg

Minimal +1% lift

Without

With

+1.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 1m

Avg Prosecution

28 currently pending

Career history

655

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

12.2%

-27.8% vs TC avg

§103

44.3%

+4.3% vs TC avg

§102

10.8%

-29.2% vs TC avg

§112

14.7%

-25.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 638 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 29, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

92%

Grant Probability

93%

With Interview (+1.1%)

2y 1m (~2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 638 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.