Last updated: August 30, 2026

Application No. 18/935,715

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD

Non-Final OA

Filed

Nov 04, 2024

Priority

Nov 30, 2023 — JP 2023-203333

Examiner

ALEXANDER, WILLIAM R

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Canon Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +6.9% interview lift. Interview lift (+6.9%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 900 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ALEXANDER, WILLIAM R View full profile →

Grants 88% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

792 granted / 900 resolved

+28.0% vs TC avg

Moderate +7% lift

Without

With

+6.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 1m

Avg Prosecution

31 currently pending

Career history

904

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.1%

-38.9% vs TC avg

§103

41.8%

+1.8% vs TC avg

§102

42.6%

+2.6% vs TC avg

§112

10.8%

-29.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 900 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 04, 2024

Application Filed

Aug 18, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

88%

Grant Probability

95%

With Interview (+6.9%)

2y 1m (~3m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 900 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.