Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/862,496

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

May 12, 2022 — nonprovisional of PCTJP2022020056

Examiner

SONIFRANK, RICHA MISHRA

Art Unit

Tech Center

NTT, Inc.

Assignee

Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +25.8% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (66%); +25.8% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 386 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 66% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

256 granted / 386 resolved

+6.3% vs TC avg

Strong +26% interview lift

Without

With

+25.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

23 currently pending

Career history

414

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.3%

-36.7% vs TC avg

§103

90.3%

+50.3% vs TC avg

§102

2.7%

-37.3% vs TC avg

§112

3.3%

-36.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 386 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 07, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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3y 0m to grant Granted Apr 14, 2026

Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

66%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+25.8%)

3y 0m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 386 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.