Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/852,701

METHODS, APPARATUS AND SYSTEMS FOR USER GENERATED CONTENT CAPTURE AND ADAPTIVE RENDERING

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 30, 2024

Priority

Apr 08, 2022 — CN PCT/CN2022/085777 +2 more

Examiner

REN, ZHUBING

Art Unit

2483

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +42.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (72%); +42.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 401 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

REN, ZHUBING View full profile →

Grants 72% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

287 granted / 401 resolved

+13.6% vs TC avg

Strong +42% interview lift

Without

With

+42.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

410

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§103

95.6%

+55.6% vs TC avg

§102

1.8%

-38.2% vs TC avg

§112

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 401 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 30, 2024

Application Filed

May 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jul 13, 2026

Interview Requested

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

72%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+42.3%)

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

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 401 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.