Last updated: July 09, 2026

Application No. 18/942,103

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Examiner

IANNUZZI, PETER J

Art Unit

Tech Center

Backbone Labs, Inc.

Assignee

Backbone Labs Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +14.3% interview lift. Interview lift (+14.3%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 523 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

IANNUZZI, PETER J View full profile →

Grants 68% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

355 granted / 523 resolved

+7.9% vs TC avg

Moderate +14% lift

Without

With

+14.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

41 currently pending

Career history

560

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

15.2%

-24.8% vs TC avg

§103

55.6%

+15.6% vs TC avg

§102

20.9%

-19.1% vs TC avg

§112

5.3%

-34.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 523 resolved cases

Precedent Cases

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GAMING SYSTEM AND METHOD WITH MULTI-PLAY NUDGE FEATURE

2y 0m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/427,759

Patent 12661581

JOYSTICK MECHANISM AND GAMEPAD

2y 4m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

17/942,083

Patent 12654098

MANAGING SHARED ACCOUNT ACCESS

3y 9m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/322,672

Patent 12654095

INPUT DEVICE, GAME CONTROLLER, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS

3y 0m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/555,881

Patent 12654097

GAME GROUP PROCESSING METHOD AND APPARATUS AND ELECTRONIC TERMINAL

2y 8m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

68%

Grant Probability

82%

With Interview (+14.3%)

2y 7m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 523 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.