Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/980,914

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2100

Examiner

BERTRAM, RYAN

Art Unit

2137

Tech Center

Kioxia Corporation

Assignee

Kioxia Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +4.2% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 678 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BERTRAM, RYAN View full profile →

Grants 88% — above average

Career Allow Rate

599 granted / 678 resolved

+28.3% vs TC avg

Minimal +4% lift

Without

With

+4.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

11 currently pending

Career history

689

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

7.0%

-33.0% vs TC avg

§103

48.2%

+8.2% vs TC avg

§102

23.4%

-16.6% vs TC avg

§112

9.0%

-31.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 678 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2100

Application Filed

Jan 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection

Apr 14, 2026

Response Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

88%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+4.2%)

2y 5m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 678 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.