Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 19/011,506

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Examiner

MESSMORE, JONATHAN R

Art Unit

Tech Center

SHARP KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Assignee

Sharp Corporation

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +9.9% interview lift. Interview lift (+9.9%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 505 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MESSMORE, JONATHAN R View full profile →

Grants 77% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

387 granted / 505 resolved

+16.6% vs TC avg

Moderate +10% lift

Without

With

+9.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

27 currently pending

Career history

542

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

§103

80.7%

+40.7% vs TC avg

§102

10.6%

-29.4% vs TC avg

§112

2.4%

-37.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 505 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Apr 02, 2026

Response Filed

Jun 10, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

77%

Grant Probability

86%

With Interview (+9.9%)

2y 9m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 505 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.