Last updated: August 30, 2026

Application No. 18/956,773

INK JET PRINTING SYSTEM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Nov 22, 2024

Priority

Nov 24, 2023 — EU 23212042.8

Examiner

BOELITZ, SAMUEL FREDERICK

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Canon Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +0.0% interview lift. Interview lift (+0.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 10 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BOELITZ, SAMUEL FREDERICK View full profile →

Grants 90% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

9 granted / 10 resolved

+30.0% vs TC avg

Minimal +0% lift

Without

With

+0.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

49.5%

+9.5% vs TC avg

§102

17.2%

-22.8% vs TC avg

§112

23.7%

-16.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 10 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 22, 2024

Application Filed

Aug 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/642,781

Patent 12697827

PRINTER

2y 3m to grant Granted Aug 04, 2026

18/700,464

Patent 12675049

MULTI HEAD SCANNING LITHOGRAPHIC LASER WRITER

2y 2m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/667,237

Patent 12645167

LASER SCANNING UNIT AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

2y 0m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 3 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

90%

Grant Probability

90%

With Interview (+0.0%)

2y 2m (~4m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 10 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.