Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/598,111

MAGNETIC ELEMENT AND MAGNETIC MEMORY

Non-Final OA

Filed

Mar 07, 2024

Priority

Mar 10, 2023 — JP PCT/JP2023/009302 +1 more

Examiner

BARZYKIN, VICTOR V

Art Unit

2893

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

TDK Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +3.8% interview lift. Interview lift (+3.8%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 467 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BARZYKIN, VICTOR V View full profile →

Grants 82% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

383 granted / 467 resolved

+14.0% vs TC avg

Minimal +4% lift

Without

With

+3.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

26 currently pending

Career history

497

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§103

73.9%

+33.9% vs TC avg

§102

10.9%

-29.1% vs TC avg

§112

11.2%

-28.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 467 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 07, 2024

Application Filed

May 15, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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3y 3m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

82%

Grant Probability

86%

With Interview (+3.8%)

2y 2m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 467 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.