Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/085,914

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2100

Examiner

ESPANA, CARLOS ALBERTO

Art Unit

2199

Tech Center

International Business Machines Corporation

Assignee

International Business Machines Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +17.5% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 23 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ESPANA, CARLOS ALBERTO View full profile →

Grants 74% — above average

Career Allow Rate

17 granted / 23 resolved

+13.9% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+17.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 6m

Avg Prosecution

29 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

17.4%

-22.6% vs TC avg

§103

57.5%

+17.5% vs TC avg

§102

11.8%

-28.2% vs TC avg

§112

9.3%

-30.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 23 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2100

Application Filed

Jan 07, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

Mar 21, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

91%

With Interview (+17.5%)

3y 6m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 23 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.