Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 19/085,790

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD OF INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Mar 20, 2025

Priority

Mar 29, 2024 — JP 2024-055832

Examiner

PASIEWICZ, DANIEL M

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Canon Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +12.3% interview lift. Interview lift (+12.3%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 698 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

PASIEWICZ, DANIEL M View full profile →

Grants 76% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

534 granted / 698 resolved

+16.5% vs TC avg

Moderate +12% lift

Without

With

+12.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

715

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.4%

-38.6% vs TC avg

§103

66.9%

+26.9% vs TC avg

§102

22.1%

-17.9% vs TC avg

§112

2.0%

-38.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 698 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 20, 2025

Application Filed

Jun 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

76%

Grant Probability

89%

With Interview (+12.3%)

2y 6m (~1y 3m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 698 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.