Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 18/114,911

LEADING ERROR REPORTING FOR DATA STORAGE APPARATUS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Feb 27, 2023

Examiner

GIBSON, JONATHAN D

Art Unit

2113

Tech Center

2100 — Computer Architecture & Software

Assignee

International Business Machines Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +11.0% interview lift. Interview lift (+11.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 367 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

GIBSON, JONATHAN D View full profile →

Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

310 granted / 367 resolved

+29.5% vs TC avg

Moderate +11% lift

Without

With

+11.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

6 currently pending

Career history

373

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

16.6%

-23.4% vs TC avg

§103

60.7%

+20.7% vs TC avg

§102

16.1%

-23.9% vs TC avg

§112

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 367 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 27, 2023

Application Filed

Dec 04, 2023

Response after Non-Final Action

Apr 03, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+11.0%)

2y 2m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 367 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.