Last updated: July 10, 2026

Application No. 18/895,162

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2600

Examiner

KIM, MICHELLE JINJU

Art Unit

2688

Tech Center

Western Digital Technologies, Inc.

Assignee

Western Digital Technologies Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +0.0% interview lift. Interview lift (+0.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 7 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KIM, MICHELLE JINJU View full profile →

Grants 100% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

7 granted / 7 resolved

+40.0% vs TC avg

Minimal +0% lift

Without

With

+0.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 8m

Avg Prosecution

13 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

100.0%

+60.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 7 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2600

Application Filed

Feb 19, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

May 18, 2026

Response Filed

May 18, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

Jun 02, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

Precedent Cases

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18/443,315

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2y 1m to grant Granted Mar 17, 2026

18/671,858

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

100%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+0.0%)

1y 8m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 7 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.