Last updated: April 19, 2026

Application No. 17/919,038

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERATING QUANTUM CIRCUITS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Oct 14, 2022

Examiner

CENTRAL, DOCKET

Art Unit

2851

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Cambridge Quantum Computing Limited

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -24.0% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 25 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CENTRAL, DOCKET View full profile →

Grants 80% — above average

Career Allow Rate

20 granted / 25 resolved

+12.0% vs TC avg

Minimal -24% lift

Without

With

+-24.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

48 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

14.0%

-26.0% vs TC avg

§103

45.3%

+5.3% vs TC avg

§102

18.7%

-21.3% vs TC avg

§112

20.4%

-19.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 25 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 14, 2022

Application Filed

Oct 24, 2025

Non-Final Rejection (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

56%

With Interview (-24.0%)

2y 7m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 25 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.