Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/848,561

MULTICORE OPTICAL FIBER

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 19, 2024

Priority

Mar 24, 2022 — JP 2022-048368 +1 more

Examiner

WONG, ERIC K

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +8.4% interview lift. Interview lift (+8.4%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 930 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WONG, ERIC K View full profile →

Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

781 granted / 930 resolved

+24.0% vs TC avg

Moderate +8% lift

Without

With

+8.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

36 currently pending

Career history

967

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

76.7%

+36.7% vs TC avg

§102

19.2%

-20.8% vs TC avg

§112

1.2%

-38.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 930 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 19, 2024

Application Filed

May 14, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+8.4%)

2y 2m (~5m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 930 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.