Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/895,182

Untitled Application

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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. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 6 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KIM, MICHELLE JINJU View full profile →

Grants 100% — above average

Career Allow Rate

6 granted / 6 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

20 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

68.4%

+28.4% vs TC avg

§102

17.7%

-22.3% vs TC avg

§112

13.9%

-26.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 6 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2600

Application Filed

Feb 21, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

Precedent Cases

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Patent 12580005

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2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 17, 2026

18/671,858

Patent 12573420

MAGNETIC HEAD AND MAGNETIC RECORDING DEVICE

2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 10, 2026

18/898,022

Patent 12562191

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2y 5m to grant Granted Feb 24, 2026

18/758,395

Patent 12555603

MAGNETIC TAPE, MAGNETIC TAPE CARTRIDGE, AND MAGNETIC TAPE APPARATUS

2y 5m to grant Granted Feb 17, 2026

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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 6 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.