Last updated: July 10, 2026

Application No. 19/078,028

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2100

Priority

Sep 06, 2024 — JP 2024-153952

Examiner

WADDY JR, EDWARD

Art Unit

2135

Tech Center

Hitachi Vantara, Ltd.

Assignee

Hitachi Vantara LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +22.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (83%); +22.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 344 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 83% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

285 granted / 344 resolved

+22.8% vs TC avg

Strong +22% interview lift

Without

With

+22.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

6 currently pending

Career history

353

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.4%

-38.6% vs TC avg

§103

85.6%

+45.6% vs TC avg

§102

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§112

10.0%

-30.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 344 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2100

Application Filed

Mar 24, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

83%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+22.3%)

2y 9m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 344 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.