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Last updated: April 24, 2026
Application No. 18/897,295

Untitled Application

Unknown
Filed
2100
Examiner
YOON, ALEXANDER J
Art Unit
2135
Tech Center
Western Digital Technologies, Inc.
Assignee
Western Digital Technologies Inc.
OA Round
2 (Non-Final)
57%
Grant Probability
Moderate
2-3
OA Rounds
3y 3m
To Grant
74%
With Interview

Interview Optional

— +17.5% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.
Based on 221 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

YOON, ALEXANDER J View full profile →
Grants 57% of resolved cases
57%
Career Allow Rate
126 granted / 221 resolved
-3.0% vs TC avg
Strong +18% interview lift
Without
With
+17.5%
Interview Lift
resolved cases with interview
Typical timeline
3y 3m
Avg Prosecution
24 currently pending
Career history
245
Total Applications
across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101
3.2%
-36.8% vs TC avg
§103
62.4%
+22.4% vs TC avg
§102
7.1%
-32.9% vs TC avg
§112
24.0%
-16.0% vs TC avg
Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 221 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2100
Application Filed
Sep 17, 2025
Non-Final Rejection
Oct 10, 2025
Examiner Interview Summary
Oct 10, 2025
Applicant Interview (Telephonic)
Dec 16, 2025
Response Filed
Mar 17, 2026
Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

2-3
Expected OA Rounds
57%
Grant Probability
74%
With Interview (+17.5%)
3y 3m
Median Time to Grant
Moderate
PTA Risk
Based on 221 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.

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