Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 19/183,449

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

Apr 24, 2024 — JP 2024-070505

Examiner

BRASE, SANDRA L

Art Unit

Tech Center

CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Assignee

Canon Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -2.4% interview lift. Interview lift (-2.4%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1035 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BRASE, SANDRA L View full profile →

Grants 92% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

952 granted / 1035 resolved

+32.0% vs TC avg

Minimal -2% lift

Without

With

+-2.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 8m

Avg Prosecution

11 currently pending

Career history

1050

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

§103

62.4%

+22.4% vs TC avg

§102

15.1%

-24.9% vs TC avg

§112

2.1%

-37.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1035 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 24, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

92%

Grant Probability

90%

With Interview (-2.4%)

1y 8m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1035 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.