Last updated: October 02, 2026

Application No. 18/828,831

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USING PLAYLISTS

Final Rejection

Filed

Sep 09, 2024

Priority

Nov 10, 2006 — divisional of 11/595,240 +6 more

Examiner

DOSHI, AKSHAY

Art Unit

2422

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Adeia Technologies Inc.

OA Round

2 (Final)

This examiner grants 64% of cases after interview

— +40.4% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 273 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 64% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

174 granted / 273 resolved

+5.7% vs TC avg

Strong +40% interview lift

Without

With

+40.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

24 currently pending

Career history

308

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

5.4%

-34.6% vs TC avg

§103

57.3%

+17.3% vs TC avg

§102

16.8%

-23.2% vs TC avg

§112

14.4%

-25.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 273 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 09, 2024

Application Filed

Feb 12, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jun 12, 2026

Response Filed

Aug 20, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/897,876

Patent 12750557

VIDEO DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM DISTRIBUTING VIDEO THAT INCLUDES MESSAGE FROM VIEWING USER

2y 0m to grant Granted Sep 29, 2026

17/784,403

Patent 12726667

METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND MEDIA FOR SELECTING FORMATS FOR STREAMING MEDIA CONTENT ITEMS

4y 2m to grant Granted Sep 01, 2026

19/237,281

Patent 12695945

PROOF OF PLAY FOR IMAGES DISPLAYED AT ELECTRONIC DISPLAYS

1y 1m to grant Granted Jul 28, 2026

18/651,116

Patent 12683910

DYNAMIC RESOURCE ALLOCATION IN NETWORK DEVICE

2y 2m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/734,106

Patent 12610106

SENSITIVITY ASSESSMENT FOR MEDIA PRODUCTION USING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

1y 10m to grant Granted Apr 21, 2026

Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

64%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+40.4%)

3y 0m (~11m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 273 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.