Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 19/221,533

IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND IMAGE PROCESSING PROGRAM

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 29, 2025

Priority

Jun 04, 2024 — JP 2024-090893

Examiner

LAMPRECHT, JOEL

Art Unit

3798

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Fujifilm Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +16.9% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (81%); +16.9% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 919 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LAMPRECHT, JOEL View full profile →

Grants 81% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

747 granted / 919 resolved

+11.3% vs TC avg

Strong +17% interview lift

Without

With

+16.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 4m

Avg Prosecution

17 currently pending

Career history

930

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

§103

69.1%

+29.1% vs TC avg

§102

14.1%

-25.9% vs TC avg

§112

4.6%

-35.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 919 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 29, 2025

Application Filed

Apr 23, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

81%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+16.9%)

3y 4m (~2y 2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 919 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.