Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/828,810

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2600

Examiner

WEAVER, ADAM MICHAEL

Art Unit

2658

Tech Center

Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.

Assignee

Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +20.0% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 12 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WEAVER, ADAM MICHAEL View full profile →

Grants 92% — above average

Career Allow Rate

11 granted / 12 resolved

+31.7% vs TC avg

Strong +20% interview lift

Without

With

+20.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

27 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

32.6%

-7.4% vs TC avg

§103

45.6%

+5.6% vs TC avg

§102

18.7%

-21.3% vs TC avg

§112

2.1%

-37.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 12 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2600

Application Filed

Mar 06, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

92%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+20.0%)

2y 9m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 12 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.