Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/901,251

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2600

Examiner

RENNER, CRAIG A

Art Unit

2688

Tech Center

SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY LLC

Assignee

Seagate Technology LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +17.5% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 820 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

RENNER, CRAIG A View full profile →

Grants 84% — above average

Career Allow Rate

689 granted / 820 resolved

+24.0% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+17.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

17 currently pending

Career history

837

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

§103

35.2%

-4.8% vs TC avg

§102

31.8%

-8.2% vs TC avg

§112

25.0%

-15.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 820 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2600

Application Filed

Mar 03, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 31, 2026

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2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 31, 2026

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2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 10, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+17.5%)

2y 2m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 820 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.