Last updated: August 06, 2026

Application No. 17/919,038

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERATING QUANTUM CIRCUITS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Oct 14, 2022

Priority

Apr 14, 2020 — CIP of 11/144,689 +1 more

Examiner

CENTRAL, DOCKET

Art Unit

2851

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Cambridge Quantum Computing Limited

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +0.0% interview lift. Interview lift (+0.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 29 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CENTRAL, DOCKET View full profile →

Grants 83% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

24 granted / 29 resolved

+14.8% vs TC avg

Minimal +0% lift

Without

With

+0.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

19 currently pending

Career history

156

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

7.2%

-32.8% vs TC avg

§103

43.7%

+3.7% vs TC avg

§102

21.2%

-18.8% vs TC avg

§112

21.9%

-18.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 29 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 14, 2022

Application Filed

Oct 28, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

83%

Grant Probability

83%

With Interview (+0.0%)

2y 10m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 29 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.