Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/829,339

ZOOM LENS AND IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 10, 2024

Priority

Sep 21, 2023 — JP 2023-156558

Examiner

LEI, JIE

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Canon Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +16.8% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (73%); +16.8% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 912 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 73% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

664 granted / 912 resolved

+12.8% vs TC avg

Strong +17% interview lift

Without

With

+16.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

40 currently pending

Career history

947

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

78.4%

+38.4% vs TC avg

§102

14.5%

-25.5% vs TC avg

§112

3.7%

-36.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 912 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 10, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

73%

Grant Probability

90%

With Interview (+16.8%)

2y 10m (~11m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 912 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.