Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 19/256,511

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

Jul 18, 2024 — JP 2024-115038

Examiner

PRESTON, JOHN O

Art Unit

Tech Center

NEC Corporation

Assignee

NEC Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +7.6% interview lift. Interview lift (+7.6%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 389 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

PRESTON, JOHN O View full profile →

Grants only 28% of cases

Career Allowance Rate

110 granted / 389 resolved

-31.7% vs TC avg

Moderate +8% lift

Without

With

+7.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

4y 7m

Avg Prosecution

34 currently pending

Career history

423

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

13.9%

-26.1% vs TC avg

§103

81.1%

+41.1% vs TC avg

§102

2.9%

-37.1% vs TC avg

§112

0.9%

-39.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 389 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

28%

Grant Probability

36%

With Interview (+7.6%)

4y 7m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 389 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.