Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/964,143

POSITIONING METHOD AND POSITIONING SYSTEM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Nov 29, 2024

Priority

Nov 30, 2023 — JP 2023-203006

Examiner

BASHIR, ADEEL

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Seiko Epson Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +3.4% interview lift. Interview lift (+3.4%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 43 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BASHIR, ADEEL View full profile →

Grants 88% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

38 granted / 43 resolved

+28.4% vs TC avg

Minimal +3% lift

Without

With

+3.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

16 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

5.8%

-34.2% vs TC avg

§103

94.2%

+54.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 43 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 29, 2024

Application Filed

May 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

88%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+3.4%)

2y 2m (~7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 43 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.