Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/816,191

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2400

Examiner

YENKE, BRIAN P

Art Unit

2422

Tech Center

Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.

Assignee

Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +13.8% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 918 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

YENKE, BRIAN P View full profile →

Grants 63% of resolved cases

Career Allow Rate

577 granted / 918 resolved

+2.9% vs TC avg

Moderate +14% lift

Without

With

+13.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

16 currently pending

Career history

934

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

5.5%

-34.5% vs TC avg

§103

62.1%

+22.1% vs TC avg

§102

9.7%

-30.3% vs TC avg

§112

13.5%

-26.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 918 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2400

Application Filed

Sep 30, 2025

Non-Final Rejection

Dec 30, 2025

Response Filed

Jan 30, 2026

Final Rejection

Apr 07, 2026

Interview Requested

Apr 13, 2026

Examiner Interview Summary

Apr 13, 2026

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

63%

Grant Probability

77%

With Interview (+13.8%)

2y 8m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 918 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.