Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/139,432

EFFICIENTLY UTILIZING STORAGE CAPACITY BY A DATA PROTECTION APPLICATION WITHIN OBJECT STORAGE SYSTEMS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 26, 2023

Examiner

GORTAYO, DANGELINO N

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

International Business Machines Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +29.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (79%); +29.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 775 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

GORTAYO, DANGELINO N View full profile →

Grants 79% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

609 granted / 775 resolved

+18.6% vs TC avg

Strong +30% interview lift

Without

With

+29.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

9 currently pending

Career history

783

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.2%

-38.8% vs TC avg

§103

74.2%

+34.2% vs TC avg

§102

23.0%

-17.0% vs TC avg

§112

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 775 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 26, 2023

Application Filed

Dec 04, 2023

Response after Non-Final Action

May 22, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

79%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+29.7%)

2y 11m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 775 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.