Last updated: October 25, 2026

Application No. 18/959,276

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MODIFYING DATE-RELATED REFERENCES OF A MEDIA ASSET TO REFLECT ABSOLUTE DATES

Final Rejection

Filed

Nov 25, 2024

Priority

Sep 28, 2018 — continuation of 10/972,762 +2 more

Examiner

MENGESHA, MULUGETA A

Art Unit

2424

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Adeia Technologies Inc.

OA Round

2 (Final)

Interview Optional

— +9.9% interview lift. Interview lift (+9.9%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 750 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MENGESHA, MULUGETA A View full profile →

Grants 82% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

613 granted / 750 resolved

+23.7% vs TC avg

Moderate +10% lift

Without

With

+9.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

13 currently pending

Career history

780

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

12.1%

-27.9% vs TC avg

§103

50.9%

+10.9% vs TC avg

§102

16.2%

-23.8% vs TC avg

§112

5.4%

-34.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 750 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 25, 2024

Application Filed

Nov 20, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Feb 24, 2026

Response Filed

May 12, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

82%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+9.9%)

2y 4m (~5m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 750 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.