Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/817,459

MAGNETIC SENSOR

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 28, 2024

Priority

Dec 27, 2017 — JP 2017-250477 +3 more

Examiner

LE, SON T

Art Unit

2858

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

TDK Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +14.4% interview lift. Interview lift (+14.4%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 670 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 82% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

552 granted / 670 resolved

+14.4% vs TC avg

Moderate +14% lift

Without

With

+14.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

17 currently pending

Career history

683

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.8%

-38.2% vs TC avg

§103

83.3%

+43.3% vs TC avg

§102

11.0%

-29.0% vs TC avg

§112

1.6%

-38.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 670 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 28, 2024

Application Filed

May 21, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

82%

Grant Probability

97%

With Interview (+14.4%)

2y 8m (~9m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 670 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.