Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/987,042

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, NETWORK SETTING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 19, 2024

Priority

Jan 05, 2024 — JP 2024-000806

Examiner

KABIR, JAHANGIR

Art Unit

2439

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Canon Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +36.8% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (80%); +36.8% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 564 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KABIR, JAHANGIR View full profile →

Grants 80% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

454 granted / 564 resolved

+22.5% vs TC avg

Strong +37% interview lift

Without

With

+36.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 4m

Avg Prosecution

11 currently pending

Career history

578

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.2%

-38.8% vs TC avg

§103

91.7%

+51.7% vs TC avg

§102

2.4%

-37.6% vs TC avg

§112

1.4%

-38.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 564 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 19, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 29, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+36.8%)

3y 4m (~1y 9m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 564 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.