Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/823,408

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2600

Examiner

KLIMOWICZ, WILLIAM JOSEPH

Art Unit

2688

Tech Center

SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY LLC

Assignee

Seagate Technology LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +18.5% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 1284 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KLIMOWICZ, WILLIAM JOSEPH View full profile →

Grants 81% — above average

Career Allow Rate

1038 granted / 1284 resolved

+20.8% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+18.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 1m

Avg Prosecution

35 currently pending

Career history

1319

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

42.5%

+2.5% vs TC avg

§102

30.2%

-9.8% vs TC avg

§112

18.1%

-21.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1284 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2600

Application Filed

Sep 17, 2025

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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

81%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+18.5%)

2y 1m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1284 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.

Untitled Application

Interview Optional

Examiner Intelligence

Statute-Specific Performance

Prosecution Timeline

Precedent Cases

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