Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/926,148

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

PULLIAS, JESSE SCOTT

Art Unit

Tech Center

Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.

Assignee

Sony Group Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +12.7% interview lift. Interview lift (+12.7%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1064 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 83% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

880 granted / 1064 resolved

+22.7% vs TC avg

Moderate +13% lift

Without

With

+12.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

30 currently pending

Career history

1103

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

5.3%

-34.7% vs TC avg

§103

80.7%

+40.7% vs TC avg

§102

8.4%

-31.6% vs TC avg

§112

1.2%

-38.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1064 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 08, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

83%

Grant Probability

95%

With Interview (+12.7%)

2y 7m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1064 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.