Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/815,601

INSPECTION APPARATUS AND INSPECTION SYSTEM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 26, 2024

Priority

Aug 29, 2023 — JP 2023-138699

Examiner

KOETH, MICHELLE M

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Canon Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +16.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (77%); +16.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 436 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KOETH, MICHELLE M View full profile →

Grants 77% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

337 granted / 436 resolved

+17.3% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+16.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

30 currently pending

Career history

470

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.5%

-38.5% vs TC avg

§103

91.4%

+51.4% vs TC avg

§102

1.2%

-38.8% vs TC avg

§112

4.7%

-35.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 436 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 26, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

77%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+16.4%)

2y 2m (~3m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 436 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.