Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/846,698

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

Mar 24, 2022 — nonprovisional of PCTJP2022013968

Examiner

YANG, QIAN

Art Unit

Tech Center

NEC Corporation

Assignee

NEC Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +30.9% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (74%); +30.9% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 980 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

YANG, QIAN View full profile →

Grants 74% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

722 granted / 980 resolved

+13.7% vs TC avg

Strong +31% interview lift

Without

With

+30.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

17 currently pending

Career history

1002

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

5.4%

-34.6% vs TC avg

§103

84.6%

+44.6% vs TC avg

§102

6.9%

-33.1% vs TC avg

§112

2.5%

-37.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 980 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 08, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+30.9%)

2y 8m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 980 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.