Last updated: July 10, 2026

Application No. 18/787,685

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2800

Priority

Jul 02, 2024 — DE 102024118704.2

Examiner

MCFADDEN, MICHAEL P

Art Unit

2847

Tech Center

TDK Electronics AG

Assignee

TDK Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +20.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (86%); +20.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 831 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MCFADDEN, MICHAEL P View full profile →

Grants 86% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

716 granted / 831 resolved

+26.2% vs TC avg

Strong +20% interview lift

Without

With

+20.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

14 currently pending

Career history

845

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

§103

87.3%

+47.3% vs TC avg

§102

9.0%

-31.0% vs TC avg

§112

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 831 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2800

Application Filed

Precedent Cases

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Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

86%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+20.1%)

2y 2m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 831 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.

Untitled Application

Interview Optional

Examiner Intelligence

Statute-Specific Performance

Prosecution Timeline

Precedent Cases

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Strategy Recommendation AI-generated — please review before filing

Prosecution Projections

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