Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/809,500

MATCHING SUPPORT APPARATUS, MATCHING SUPPORT METHOD, AND COMPUTER-READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 20, 2024

Priority

Oct 30, 2019 — nonprovisional of PCTJP2019042675 +1 more

Examiner

ZHAO, LEI

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

NEC Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +20.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (74%); +20.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 65 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 74% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

48 granted / 65 resolved

+13.8% vs TC avg

Strong +20% interview lift

Without

With

+20.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 1m

Avg Prosecution

26 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§103

93.2%

+53.2% vs TC avg

§102

5.7%

-34.3% vs TC avg

§112

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 65 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 20, 2024

Application Filed

May 21, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+20.3%)

3y 1m (~1y 2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 65 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.