Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/934,746

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

PIERCE, DAMON JOSEPH

Art Unit

Tech Center

Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.

Assignee

Sony Group Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +28.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (75%); +28.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 870 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 75% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

655 granted / 870 resolved

+15.3% vs TC avg

Strong +29% interview lift

Without

With

+28.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

904

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.0%

-37.0% vs TC avg

§103

77.8%

+37.8% vs TC avg

§102

6.3%

-33.7% vs TC avg

§112

5.3%

-34.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 870 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 07, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

75%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+28.7%)

2y 10m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 870 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.