Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/820,623

TRANSMISSION-AGNOSTIC PRESENTATION-BASED PROGRAM LOUDNESS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 30, 2024

Priority

Oct 10, 2014 — provisional 62/062,479 +5 more

Examiner

GUERRA-ERAZO, EDGAR X

Art Unit

2656

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

Dolby International AB

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +15.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (84%); +15.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 811 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

GUERRA-ERAZO, EDGAR X View full profile →

Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

685 granted / 811 resolved

+22.5% vs TC avg

Strong +15% interview lift

Without

With

+15.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

9 currently pending

Career history

819

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

7.7%

-32.3% vs TC avg

§103

57.8%

+17.8% vs TC avg

§102

15.1%

-24.9% vs TC avg

§112

2.0%

-38.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 811 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 30, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 08, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+15.4%)

2y 9m (~10m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 811 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.