Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 19/177,813

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

Apr 22, 2024 — JP 2024-069200

Examiner

GIAMPAOLO II, THOMAS S

Art Unit

Tech Center

CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Assignee

Canon Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +13.8% interview lift. Interview lift (+13.8%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 593 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

GIAMPAOLO II, THOMAS S View full profile →

Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

500 granted / 593 resolved

+24.3% vs TC avg

Moderate +14% lift

Without

With

+13.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 8m

Avg Prosecution

10 currently pending

Career history

601

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.4%

-38.6% vs TC avg

§103

61.9%

+21.9% vs TC avg

§102

19.2%

-20.8% vs TC avg

§112

13.9%

-26.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 593 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 27, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+13.8%)

1y 8m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 593 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.

Untitled Application

Interview Optional

Examiner Intelligence

Statute-Specific Performance

Prosecution Timeline

Precedent Cases

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Strategy Recommendation AI-generated — please review before filing

Prosecution Projections

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