Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/895,014

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2600

Examiner

HUYNH, THANG GIA

Art Unit

2611

Tech Center

SONY CORPORATION OF AMERICA

Assignee

Sony Group Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +41.0% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (78%); +41.0% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 37 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

29 granted / 37 resolved

+18.4% vs TC avg

Strong +41% interview lift

Without

With

+41.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

9 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

96.2%

+56.2% vs TC avg

§102

1.3%

-38.7% vs TC avg

§112

1.3%

-38.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 37 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2600

Application Filed

Apr 23, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+41.0%)

2y 4m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 37 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.