Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: GILES, NICHOLAS G

Tech Center 2800 • Art Units: 2422 2622 2637 2638 2639 2662 2697 2699 2812 2872

This examiner grants 82% of resolved cases

Analysis

Nicholas G. Giles works in Tech Center 2800 and Art Unit 2422, with 859 resolved cases. The allowance rate is 81.8%, and the median days to allowance is 901. These figures point to a high success rate and an efficient process. The 81.8% rate is the primary indicator of success, while the 901-day figure represents the typical duration for applications that reach grant. Practitioners should use these metrics to set expectations for their clients in this art unit.

The interview lift is 16.8%, which is a solid boost to the 81.8% allowance rate. This 16.8% lift suggests that interviews are an effective tool for resolving issues. With 859 resolved cases, the data reflects a consistent benefit from direct communication. Practitioners should consider the 901-day median and the 16.8% lift when deciding on their prosecution strategy. These figures provide a reliable basis for navigating Art Unit 2422 and achieving a successful outcome.

Written from this page's own data; every figure is computed from USPTO records and verified before publication.

Performance Statistics

81.8%
Allow Rate
+13.8% vs TC avg
882
Total Applications
+16.8%
Interview Lift
901
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 859 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

4.7%
§101 Eligibility
22.4%
§102 Novelty
41.2%
§103 Obviousness
23.7%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18995032 INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM Non-Final OA Sony Group Corporation
19105931 LIGHT DETECTION ELEMENT AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS Non-Final OA SONY SEMICONDUCTOR SOLUTIONS CORPORATION
18689876 IMAGE SENSOR FOR EVENT DETECTION Non-Final OA Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation
19204164 CAMERA MODULE AND OPTICAL DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME CAPABLE OF PERFORMING ACCURATE OIS FEEDBACK OPERATION Non-Final OA LG INNOTEK CO., LTD.
19102726 LENS DRIVING DEVICE, CAMERA DEVICE, AND OPTICAL DEVICE Non-Final OA LG INNOTEK CO., LTD.

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