Last updated: May 29, 2026

Application No. 19/015,060

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENCODING/DECODING IMAGE SIGNAL

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 09, 2025

Priority

Apr 29, 2016 — RE 10-2016-0052699 +9 more

Examiner

MATT, MARNIE A

Art Unit

2485

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Industry Academy Cooperation Foundation Of Sejong University

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +7.2% interview lift. Interview lift (+7.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 464 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MATT, MARNIE A View full profile →

Grants 88% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

410 granted / 464 resolved

+30.4% vs TC avg

Moderate +7% lift

Without

With

+7.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 1m

Avg Prosecution

12 currently pending

Career history

474

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.9%

-36.1% vs TC avg

§103

74.8%

+34.8% vs TC avg

§102

7.3%

-32.7% vs TC avg

§112

7.2%

-32.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 464 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 09, 2025

Application Filed

Feb 17, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Apr 17, 2026

Response Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

88%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+7.2%)

2y 1m (~8m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 464 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.