Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/858,066

DETERMINATION APPARATUS, DETERMINATION METHOD, AND PROGRAM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Oct 18, 2024

Priority

Apr 27, 2022 — nonprovisional of PCTJP2022019183

Examiner

SHAW, LAUREN ASHLEY

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +5.6% interview lift. Interview lift (+5.6%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 28 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SHAW, LAUREN ASHLEY View full profile →

Grants 96% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

27 granted / 28 resolved

+36.4% vs TC avg

Moderate +6% lift

Without

With

+5.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

7 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

77.1%

+37.1% vs TC avg

§102

23.0%

-17.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 28 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 18, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

96%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+5.6%)

2y 6m (~10m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 28 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.