Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/943,103

MEMORY CHECKING METHOD AND APPARATUS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Nov 11, 2024

Priority

Nov 14, 2023 — EU 23209697.4

Examiner

RADKE, JAY W

Art Unit

2827

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

NXP Semiconductors N.V.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +8.6% interview lift. Interview lift (+8.6%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 842 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

RADKE, JAY W View full profile →

Grants 86% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

722 granted / 842 resolved

+17.7% vs TC avg

Moderate +9% lift

Without

With

+8.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 0m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

863

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§103

66.1%

+26.1% vs TC avg

§102

10.6%

-29.4% vs TC avg

§112

17.4%

-22.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 842 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 11, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 16, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 7m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/795,818

Patent 12676201

MEMORY SYSTEM

1y 11m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/426,825

Patent 12670939

MEMORY SYSTEM, OPERATING METHOD OF THE MEMORY SYSTEM, AND INTERFACE CIRCUIT OF THE MEMORY SYSTEM

2y 5m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/858,624

Patent 12670951

SILICON BRAIN

1y 8m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

17/918,412

Patent 12665019

SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE

3y 8m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

86%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+8.6%)

2y 0m (~4m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 842 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.