Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 19/247,546

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Priority

Jun 24, 2024 — JP 2024-101388

Examiner

SITTNER, MICHAEL J

Art Unit

3621

Tech Center

BROTHER KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Assignee

Brother Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +14.7% interview lift. Interview lift (+14.7%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 388 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SITTNER, MICHAEL J View full profile →

Grants only 11% of cases

Career Allowance Rate

43 granted / 388 resolved

-48.9% vs TC avg

Moderate +15% lift

Without

With

+14.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

4y 5m

Avg Prosecution

34 currently pending

Career history

431

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

7.1%

-32.9% vs TC avg

§103

80.4%

+40.4% vs TC avg

§102

7.0%

-33.0% vs TC avg

§112

5.2%

-34.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 388 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

11%

Grant Probability

26%

With Interview (+14.7%)

4y 5m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 388 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.