Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/913,096

Untitled Application

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Examiner

LARSEN, CARL VICTOR

Art Unit

Tech Center

SONY INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT LLC

Assignee

Sony Group Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +19.8% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (69%); +19.8% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 627 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 69% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

434 granted / 627 resolved

+9.2% vs TC avg

Strong +20% interview lift

Without

With

+19.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

647

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

15.2%

-24.8% vs TC avg

§103

69.5%

+29.5% vs TC avg

§102

6.1%

-33.9% vs TC avg

§112

5.5%

-34.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 627 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 19, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

69%

Grant Probability

89%

With Interview (+19.8%)

2y 8m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 627 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.