Last updated: October 01, 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

— +10.0% interview lift. Interview lift (+10.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 746 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MENGESHA, MULUGETA A View full profile →

Grants 82% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

609 granted / 746 resolved

+23.6% vs TC avg

Moderate +10% lift

Without

With

+10.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

14 currently pending

Career history

770

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

12.0%

-28.0% vs TC avg

§103

51.3%

+11.3% vs TC avg

§102

15.9%

-24.1% vs TC avg

§112

5.5%

-34.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 746 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 (+10.0%)

2y 4m (~5m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 746 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.