Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 18/830,299

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2600

Examiner

KLIMOWICZ, WILLIAM JOSEPH

Art Unit

2688

Tech Center

Western Digital Technologies, Inc.

Assignee

Western Digital Technologies Inc.

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +18.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (81%); +18.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1298 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KLIMOWICZ, WILLIAM JOSEPH View full profile →

Grants 81% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1049 granted / 1298 resolved

+20.8% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+18.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 0m

Avg Prosecution

46 currently pending

Career history

1331

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

67.1%

+27.1% vs TC avg

§102

15.9%

-24.1% vs TC avg

§112

7.7%

-32.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1298 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2600

Application Filed

Mar 12, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jun 10, 2026

Response Filed

Jul 02, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

81%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+18.4%)

2y 0m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 1298 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.