Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/426,843

MAGNETIC DOMAIN WALL MOTION ELEMENT AND MAGNETIC ARRAY

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 30, 2024

Examiner

WINTERS, SEAN AYERS

Art Unit

2892

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

TDK Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +19.9% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (88%); +19.9% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 134 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 88% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

118 granted / 134 resolved

+20.1% vs TC avg

Strong +20% interview lift

Without

With

+19.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 4m

Avg Prosecution

51 currently pending

Career history

207

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

84.0%

+44.0% vs TC avg

§102

14.0%

-26.0% vs TC avg

§112

1.5%

-38.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 134 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 30, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 15, 2024

Response after Non-Final Action

Mar 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

88%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+19.9%)

3y 4m (~10m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 134 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.