Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/864,923

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

May 30, 2022 — JP 2022-087987 +1 more

Examiner

CAMBY, RICHARD M

Art Unit

Tech Center

NTT DOCOMO, INC.

Assignee

Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +6.4% interview lift. Interview lift (+6.4%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 890 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CAMBY, RICHARD M View full profile →

Grants 89% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

794 granted / 890 resolved

+29.2% vs TC avg

Moderate +6% lift

Without

With

+6.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 3m

Avg Prosecution

15 currently pending

Career history

904

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

5.6%

-34.4% vs TC avg

§103

44.1%

+4.1% vs TC avg

§102

22.7%

-17.3% vs TC avg

§112

6.4%

-33.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 890 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 22, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

89%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+6.4%)

2y 3m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 890 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.