Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 19/411,188

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2400

Examiner

WILLIAMS, JEFFERY A

Art Unit

2488

Tech Center

B1 INSTITUTE OF IMAGE TECHNOLOGY, INC.

Assignee

B1 Institute of Image Technology, Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +9.0% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 921 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WILLIAMS, JEFFERY A View full profile →

Grants 84% — above average

Career Allow Rate

769 granted / 921 resolved

+23.5% vs TC avg

Moderate +9% lift

Without

With

+9.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

46 currently pending

Career history

967

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

7.9%

-32.1% vs TC avg

§103

43.7%

+3.7% vs TC avg

§102

21.8%

-18.2% vs TC avg

§112

19.3%

-20.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 921 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2400

Application Filed

Mar 19, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+9.0%)

2y 7m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 921 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.

Untitled Application

Interview Optional

Examiner Intelligence

Statute-Specific Performance

Prosecution Timeline

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