Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 19/110,823

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2400

Priority

Sep 22, 2022 — JP 2022-150895 +1 more

Examiner

YODER III, CHRISS S

Art Unit

2485

Tech Center

SONY SEMICONDUCTOR SOLUTIONS CORPORATION

Assignee

Sony Group Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +21.8% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (75%); +21.8% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 685 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

YODER III, CHRISS S View full profile →

Grants 75% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

514 granted / 685 resolved

+15.0% vs TC avg

Strong +22% interview lift

Without

With

+21.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

13 currently pending

Career history

701

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

§103

76.6%

+36.6% vs TC avg

§102

12.8%

-27.2% vs TC avg

§112

4.2%

-35.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 685 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2400

Application Filed

May 19, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

75%

Grant Probability

97%

With Interview (+21.8%)

2y 8m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 685 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.