Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/930,834

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

PENDLETON, BRIAN T

Art Unit

Tech Center

Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.

Assignee

Sony Group Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -1.8% interview lift. Interview lift (-1.8%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 53 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

PENDLETON, BRIAN T View full profile →

Grants only 19% of cases

Career Allowance Rate

10 granted / 53 resolved

-41.1% vs TC avg

Minimal -2% lift

Without

With

+-1.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

4y 0m

Avg Prosecution

5 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.1%

-38.9% vs TC avg

§103

88.9%

+48.9% vs TC avg

§102

7.2%

-32.8% vs TC avg

§112

1.7%

-38.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 53 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 11, 2026

Request for Continued Examination

Jun 17, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

Jul 09, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

19%

Grant Probability

17%

With Interview (-1.8%)

4y 0m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 53 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.