Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 19/233,144

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2800

Priority

Jun 27, 2024 — JP 2024-104486

Examiner

AYDIN, SEVAN A

Art Unit

2852

Tech Center

CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Assignee

Canon Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +4.8% interview lift. Interview lift (+4.8%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 561 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

AYDIN, SEVAN A View full profile →

Grants 80% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

448 granted / 561 resolved

+19.9% vs TC avg

Minimal +5% lift

Without

With

+4.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 9m

Avg Prosecution

24 currently pending

Career history

588

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

69.2%

+29.2% vs TC avg

§102

21.7%

-18.3% vs TC avg

§112

6.2%

-33.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 561 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2800

Application Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

85%

With Interview (+4.8%)

1y 9m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 561 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.