Last updated: May 29, 2026

Application No. 18/738,182

INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD

Final Rejection

Filed

Jun 10, 2024

Priority

Jun 20, 2023 — JP 2023-101126

Examiner

STEINLE, ANDREW J

Art Unit

2497

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Kioxia Corporation

OA Round

2 (Final)

Interview Optional

— +19.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (88%); +19.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 552 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

STEINLE, ANDREW J View full profile →

Grants 88% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

483 granted / 552 resolved

+29.5% vs TC avg

Strong +20% interview lift

Without

With

+19.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

566

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.0%

-36.0% vs TC avg

§103

82.3%

+42.3% vs TC avg

§102

6.4%

-33.6% vs TC avg

§112

2.9%

-37.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 552 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 10, 2024

Application Filed

Nov 21, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Feb 18, 2026

Response Filed

Mar 19, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

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1y 8m to grant Granted May 05, 2026

18/157,560

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

88%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+19.7%)

2y 2m (~2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 552 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.