Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/821,567

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

FLYNN, NATHAN J

Art Unit

Tech Center

Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc.

Assignee

Sony Group Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +0.7% interview lift. Interview lift (+0.7%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 44 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

FLYNN, NATHAN J View full profile →

Grants only 18% of cases

Career Allowance Rate

8 granted / 44 resolved

-41.8% vs TC avg

Minimal +1% lift

Without

With

+0.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 9m

Avg Prosecution

10 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.8%

-37.2% vs TC avg

§103

84.4%

+44.4% vs TC avg

§102

9.2%

-30.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 44 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 07, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

18%

Grant Probability

19%

With Interview (+0.7%)

3y 9m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 44 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.