Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/878,665

CONTROL DEVICE, MOBILE BODY, AND MANIPULATION SYSTEM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 24, 2024

Priority

Jul 06, 2022 — JP 2022-109345 +1 more

Examiner

MARTINEZ BORRERO, LUIS A

Art Unit

3665

Tech Center

3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce

Assignee

Sony Group Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +17.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (81%); +17.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 652 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MARTINEZ BORRERO, LUIS A View full profile →

Grants 81% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

527 granted / 652 resolved

+28.8% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+17.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

674

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

21.8%

-18.2% vs TC avg

§103

12.7%

-27.3% vs TC avg

§102

22.7%

-17.3% vs TC avg

§112

35.5%

-4.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 652 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 24, 2024

Application Filed

Mar 09, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

81%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+17.7%)

2y 4m (~9m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 652 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.