Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 19/061,105

EVALUATION METHOD AND EVALUATION DEVICE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Feb 24, 2025

Priority

Mar 21, 2024 — JP 2024-045369

Examiner

RUSIN, KAYO LISA

Art Unit

2114

Tech Center

2100 — Computer Architecture & Software

Assignee

KIOXIA Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +17.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (88%); +17.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 26 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 88% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

23 granted / 26 resolved

+33.5% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+17.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

9 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.6%

-37.4% vs TC avg

§103

79.0%

+39.0% vs TC avg

§102

7.9%

-32.1% vs TC avg

§112

7.9%

-32.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 26 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 24, 2025

Application Filed

Apr 06, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

88%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+17.6%)

2y 2m (~9m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 26 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.