Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/847,084

ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVE ABSORBER, ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVE SHIELDING MEMBER, SHIELDING MATERIAL, ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVE ABSORBING SHEET, SENSOR, DEVICE FOR RECEIVING AND/OR TRANSMITTING, AND DEVICE FOR RECEIVING LIGHT AND/OR EMITTING LIGHT

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 13, 2024

Priority

Mar 14, 2022 — nonprovisional of PCTJP2022011221

Examiner

HODAC, ERIC KHOI

Art Unit

2841

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Sony Group Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +17.8% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (86%); +17.8% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 76 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HODAC, ERIC KHOI View full profile →

Grants 86% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

65 granted / 76 resolved

+17.5% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+17.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

14 currently pending

Career history

102

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

88.9%

+48.9% vs TC avg

§102

6.6%

-33.4% vs TC avg

§112

4.0%

-36.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 76 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 13, 2024

Application Filed

May 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

86%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+17.8%)

3y 0m (~1y 2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 76 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.