Last updated: July 15, 2026

Application No. 18/979,319

VALID WRITE OPERATION DETECTION FOR MEMORY DEVICES

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 12, 2024

Priority

Jan 09, 2024 — provisional 63/619,160

Examiner

PERRY, VICTOR NICHOLAS

Art Unit

2111

Tech Center

2100 — Computer Architecture & Software

Assignee

Micron Technology Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +0.0% interview lift. Interview lift (+0.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 7 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

PERRY, VICTOR NICHOLAS View full profile →

Grants 100% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

7 granted / 7 resolved

+45.0% vs TC avg

Minimal +0% lift

Without

With

+0.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

96.7%

+56.7% vs TC avg

§102

1.1%

-38.9% vs TC avg

§112

1.1%

-38.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 7 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 12, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 09, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jul 07, 2026

Response Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

100%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+0.0%)

2y 2m (~7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 7 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.