Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/873,366

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

Jun 24, 2022 — nonprovisional of PCTJP2022025258

Examiner

SNELTING, ERIN LYNN

Art Unit

Tech Center

NTT, Inc.

Assignee

Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +33.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (70%); +33.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 823 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SNELTING, ERIN LYNN View full profile →

Grants 70% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

578 granted / 823 resolved

+10.2% vs TC avg

Strong +33% interview lift

Without

With

+33.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 1m

Avg Prosecution

35 currently pending

Career history

854

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§103

74.0%

+34.0% vs TC avg

§102

3.1%

-36.9% vs TC avg

§112

17.8%

-22.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 823 resolved cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

70%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+33.2%)

3y 1m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 823 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.