Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/970,539

Apparatuses, Systems, and Methods for Authentication of a Memory Module

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 05, 2024

Priority

Jan 09, 2024 — provisional 63/619,195 +1 more

Examiner

RAHMAN, SHAWNCHOY

Art Unit

2438

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Micron Technology Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +1.0% interview lift. Interview lift (+1.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 770 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 88% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

674 granted / 770 resolved

+29.5% vs TC avg

Minimal +1% lift

Without

With

+1.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

13 currently pending

Career history

784

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

7.4%

-32.6% vs TC avg

§103

60.9%

+20.9% vs TC avg

§102

4.7%

-35.3% vs TC avg

§112

14.0%

-26.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 770 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 05, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 21, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

88%

Grant Probability

88%

With Interview (+1.0%)

2y 6m (~10m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 770 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.