Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 19/058,694

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2100

Examiner

KIM, ELIAS YOUNG

Art Unit

2135

Tech Center

SK hynix Inc.

Assignee

SK Hynix Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +32.0% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 82 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KIM, ELIAS YOUNG View full profile →

Grants 77% — above average

Career Allow Rate

63 granted / 82 resolved

+16.8% vs TC avg

Strong +32% interview lift

Without

With

+32.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

17 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.4%

-37.6% vs TC avg

§103

57.0%

+17.0% vs TC avg

§102

8.3%

-31.7% vs TC avg

§112

27.5%

-12.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 82 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2100

Application Filed

Mar 07, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

77%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+32.0%)

2y 7m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 82 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.