Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/157,862

REPAIRING SOFTWARE OF A COMPUTING SYSTEM USING PHYSICAL REPRESENTATIONS OF THE SOFTWARE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 23, 2023

Examiner

SOLTANZADEH, AMIR

Art Unit

2191

Tech Center

2100 — Computer Architecture & Software

Assignee

International Business Machines Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +17.0% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (81%); +17.0% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 428 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SOLTANZADEH, AMIR View full profile →

Grants 81% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

346 granted / 428 resolved

+25.8% vs TC avg

Strong +17% interview lift

Without

With

+17.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

25 currently pending

Career history

466

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

5.7%

-34.3% vs TC avg

§103

92.5%

+52.5% vs TC avg

§102

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

§112

1.2%

-38.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 428 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 23, 2023

Application Filed

Oct 20, 2023

Response after Non-Final Action

Feb 23, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

81%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+17.0%)

2y 5m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 428 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.