Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/994,702

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 15, 2025

Priority

Aug 30, 2022 — nonprovisional of PCTJP2022032550

Examiner

SALEHI, HELAI

Art Unit

2433

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

NEC Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +32.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (73%); +32.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 528 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SALEHI, HELAI View full profile →

Grants 73% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

384 granted / 528 resolved

+14.7% vs TC avg

Strong +32% interview lift

Without

With

+32.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 5m

Avg Prosecution

10 currently pending

Career history

551

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.3%

-37.7% vs TC avg

§103

72.5%

+32.5% vs TC avg

§102

23.5%

-16.5% vs TC avg

§112

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 528 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 15, 2025

Application Filed

May 06, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

73%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+32.2%)

3y 5m (~1y 11m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 528 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.