Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/102,237

VALIDATION SERVER IN TAPE-BASED BACKUP AND ARCHIVE ENVIRONMENTS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 27, 2023

Examiner

GRACIA, GARY S

Art Unit

2499

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

International Business Machines Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +48.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (71%); +48.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 563 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

GRACIA, GARY S View full profile →

Grants 71% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

402 granted / 563 resolved

+13.4% vs TC avg

Strong +49% interview lift

Without

With

+48.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 4m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

586

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§103

94.9%

+54.9% vs TC avg

§102

4.1%

-35.9% vs TC avg

§112

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 563 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 27, 2023

Application Filed

Dec 27, 2023

Response after Non-Final Action

Mar 03, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

71%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+48.7%)

3y 4m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 563 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.