Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/818,723

CONTROL APPARATUS, LENS APPARATUS, IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 29, 2024

Priority

Sep 04, 2023 — JP 2023-142632

Examiner

MARTINEZ, JOSEPH P

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Canon Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +2.6% interview lift. Interview lift (+2.6%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 885 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MARTINEZ, JOSEPH P View full profile →

Grants 86% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

763 granted / 885 resolved

+26.2% vs TC avg

Minimal +3% lift

Without

With

+2.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 3m

Avg Prosecution

17 currently pending

Career history

899

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.2%

-37.8% vs TC avg

§103

57.8%

+17.8% vs TC avg

§102

34.4%

-5.6% vs TC avg

§112

1.3%

-38.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 885 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 29, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

86%

Grant Probability

89%

With Interview (+2.6%)

2y 3m (~4m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 885 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.