Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/853,420

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Priority

Apr 26, 2022 — JP 2022-072197 +1 more

Examiner

HIGGS, STELLA EUN

Art Unit

3681

Tech Center

Sony Group Corporation

Assignee

Sony Group Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 39% of cases after interview

— +35.3% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 356 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HIGGS, STELLA EUN View full profile →

Grants only 39% of cases

Career Allowance Rate

138 granted / 356 resolved

-21.2% vs TC avg

Strong +35% interview lift

Without

With

+35.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 9m

Avg Prosecution

34 currently pending

Career history

401

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.4%

-38.6% vs TC avg

§103

65.2%

+25.2% vs TC avg

§102

3.1%

-36.9% vs TC avg

§112

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 356 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Apr 22, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

39%

Grant Probability

74%

With Interview (+35.3%)

3y 9m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 356 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.