Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 19/307,214

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

Sep 11, 2024 — JP 2024-157502

Examiner

SCHMITT, BENJAMIN R

Art Unit

Tech Center

CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Assignee

Canon Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +15.8% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (84%); +15.8% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1240 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SCHMITT, BENJAMIN R View full profile →

Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1048 granted / 1240 resolved

+24.5% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+15.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

38 currently pending

Career history

1270

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

74.3%

+34.3% vs TC avg

§102

8.6%

-31.4% vs TC avg

§112

8.2%

-31.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1240 resolved cases

Precedent Cases

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3y 3m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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2y 7m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+15.8%)

2y 4m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1240 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.