Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 19/284,928

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

Jul 31, 2024 — JP 2024-124844

Examiner

SANDERS, HOWARD J

Art Unit

Tech Center

CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Assignee

Canon Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +7.8% interview lift. Interview lift (+7.8%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 866 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SANDERS, HOWARD J View full profile →

Grants 81% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

701 granted / 866 resolved

+20.9% vs TC avg

Moderate +8% lift

Without

With

+7.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

23 currently pending

Career history

904

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

60.8%

+20.8% vs TC avg

§102

27.8%

-12.2% vs TC avg

§112

8.2%

-31.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 866 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 19, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

81%

Grant Probability

89%

With Interview (+7.8%)

2y 4m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 866 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.