Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/818,360

FOREIGN SUBSTANCE INSPECTION METHOD, FOREIGN SUBSTANCE INSPECTION APPARATUS, MOLDING METHOD, MOLDING APPARATUS, AND ARTICLE MANUFACTURING METHOD

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 28, 2024

Priority

Aug 31, 2023 — JP 2023-141686

Examiner

ROBERTS, RACHEL L

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Canon Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +27.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (79%); +27.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 28 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ROBERTS, RACHEL L View full profile →

Grants 79% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

22 granted / 28 resolved

+18.6% vs TC avg

Strong +28% interview lift

Without

With

+27.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

25 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

§103

99.2%

+59.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 28 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 28, 2024

Application Filed

May 21, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

79%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+27.6%)

2y 11m (~1y 1m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 28 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.