Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/991,977

SERVER, DEVICE, SYSTEM, AND METHOD

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 23, 2024

Priority

Jan 15, 2024 — JP 2024-004117

Examiner

WON, MICHAEL YOUNG

Art Unit

2443

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Canon Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +28.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (80%); +28.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 844 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WON, MICHAEL YOUNG View full profile →

Grants 80% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

673 granted / 844 resolved

+21.7% vs TC avg

Strong +29% interview lift

Without

With

+28.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

24 currently pending

Career history

874

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

§103

75.1%

+35.1% vs TC avg

§102

22.4%

-17.6% vs TC avg

§112

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 844 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 23, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 30, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+28.7%)

2y 11m (~1y 4m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 844 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.