Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/959,004

PRINTED WIRING BOARD, ELECTRONIC MODULE, ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT AND VIDEO DISPLAYING APPARATUS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Nov 25, 2024

Priority

Dec 07, 2023 — JP 2023-207282

Examiner

WU, JAMES

Art Unit

2841

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Canon Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +33.8% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (70%); +33.8% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 729 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 70% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

514 granted / 729 resolved

+2.5% vs TC avg

Strong +34% interview lift

Without

With

+33.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

27 currently pending

Career history

749

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

85.0%

+45.0% vs TC avg

§102

2.8%

-37.2% vs TC avg

§112

10.9%

-29.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 729 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 25, 2024

Application Filed

May 11, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/394,563

Patent 12681535

DISPLAY DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME

2y 6m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/472,716

Patent 12684706

ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY WITH A COMPRESSIVE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION BETWEEN A CIRCUIT BOARD AND HOUSING

2y 9m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/492,265

Patent 12683510

POWER CONVERSION DEVICE

2y 8m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/582,124

Patent 12669697

CONTROL MODULE FOR INSPECTION TOOL

2y 4m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/520,553

Patent 12656827

DISPLAY DEVICE

2y 6m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

70%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+33.8%)

2y 4m (~8m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 729 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.