Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/605,999

MEMORY DEVICE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Mar 15, 2024

Priority

Mar 20, 2023 — JP 2023-044602

Examiner

KIELIN, ERIK J

Art Unit

2814

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

KIOXIA Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +4.7% interview lift. Interview lift (+4.7%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 633 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 67% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

425 granted / 633 resolved

-0.9% vs TC avg

Minimal +5% lift

Without

With

+4.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

43 currently pending

Career history

668

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

71.4%

+31.4% vs TC avg

§102

7.0%

-33.0% vs TC avg

§112

17.0%

-23.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 633 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 15, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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4y 2m to grant Granted Jun 09, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

67%

Grant Probability

72%

With Interview (+4.7%)

2y 4m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 633 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.