Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/969,399

DEVICE MANAGEMENT APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD OF DEVICE MANAGEMENT APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 05, 2024

Priority

Jan 11, 2024 — JP 2024-002865

Examiner

DUFFIELD, JEREMY S

Art Unit

2498

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Canon Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 49% of cases after interview

— +52.4% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 445 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

DUFFIELD, JEREMY S View full profile →

Grants 49% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

219 granted / 445 resolved

-8.8% vs TC avg

Strong +52% interview lift

Without

With

+52.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 9m

Avg Prosecution

19 currently pending

Career history

472

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

§103

95.2%

+55.2% vs TC avg

§102

1.8%

-38.2% vs TC avg

§112

1.8%

-38.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 445 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 05, 2024

Application Filed

Mar 27, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (signed)

May 11, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

49%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+52.4%)

3y 9m (~2y 1m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 445 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.