Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 19/182,274

Untitled Application

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Filed

Priority

May 01, 2024 — JP 2024-074547

Examiner

CHEN, SOPHIA S

Art Unit

Tech Center

CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Assignee

Canon Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +4.4% interview lift. Interview lift (+4.4%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1566 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CHEN, SOPHIA S View full profile →

Grants 96% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1500 granted / 1566 resolved

+35.8% vs TC avg

Minimal +4% lift

Without

With

+4.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 5m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

1576

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.0%

-38.0% vs TC avg

§103

45.4%

+5.4% vs TC avg

§102

21.0%

-19.0% vs TC avg

§112

21.4%

-18.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1566 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 19, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

96%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+4.4%)

1y 5m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1566 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.