Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 19/129,271

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Priority

Nov 14, 2022 — JP 2022-182127 +1 more

Examiner

PAULS, JOHN A

Art Unit

3683

Tech Center

The University of Tokyo

Assignee

The University of Tokyo

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 49% of cases after interview

— +27.1% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 845 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

PAULS, JOHN A View full profile →

Grants 49% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

415 granted / 845 resolved

-10.9% vs TC avg

Strong +27% interview lift

Without

With

+27.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 9m

Avg Prosecution

23 currently pending

Career history

877

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

14.6%

-25.4% vs TC avg

§103

73.5%

+33.5% vs TC avg

§102

4.8%

-35.2% vs TC avg

§112

1.6%

-38.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 845 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

May 22, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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1y 11m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/808,711

Patent 12658313

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1y 10m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/786,262

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1y 10m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

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Patent 12633387

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1y 10m to grant Granted May 19, 2026

Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

49%

Grant Probability

76%

With Interview (+27.1%)

3y 9m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 845 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.