Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 18/865,050

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

May 20, 2022 — JP 2022-082796 +1 more

Examiner

HYTREK, ASHLEY LYNN

Art Unit

Tech Center

SONY GROUP CORPORATION

Assignee

Sony Group Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +13.1% interview lift. Interview lift (+13.1%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 90 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 89% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

80 granted / 90 resolved

+28.9% vs TC avg

Moderate +13% lift

Without

With

+13.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

15 currently pending

Career history

100

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.8%

-35.2% vs TC avg

§103

83.2%

+43.2% vs TC avg

§102

5.4%

-34.6% vs TC avg

§112

4.8%

-35.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 90 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

89%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+13.1%)

2y 10m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 90 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.