Last updated: August 18, 2026

Application No. 19/272,000

STORAGE MANAGEMENT METHOD AND STORAGE MANAGEMENT DEVICE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 17, 2025

Priority

Sep 27, 2024 — CN 202411364282.3

Examiner

KHAN, MASUD K

Art Unit

2132

Tech Center

2100 — Computer Architecture & Software

Assignee

SigmaStar Technology Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +6.8% interview lift. Interview lift (+6.8%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 447 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 87% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

390 granted / 447 resolved

+32.2% vs TC avg

Moderate +7% lift

Without

With

+6.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

26 currently pending

Career history

476

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.4%

-37.6% vs TC avg

§103

63.7%

+23.7% vs TC avg

§102

16.7%

-23.3% vs TC avg

§112

10.9%

-29.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 447 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 17, 2025

Application Filed

Aug 04, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

87%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+6.8%)

2y 4m (~1y 3m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 447 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.