Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/163,431

GENERATION OF OPTIMIZED DATA CUBES

Non-Final OA

Filed

Feb 02, 2023

Examiner

MAMILLAPALLI, PAVAN

Art Unit

2159

Tech Center

2100 — Computer Architecture & Software

Assignee

International Business Machines Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +16.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (80%); +16.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 755 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 80% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

608 granted / 755 resolved

+25.5% vs TC avg

Strong +17% interview lift

Without

With

+16.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

19 currently pending

Career history

767

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

14.4%

-25.6% vs TC avg

§103

71.0%

+31.0% vs TC avg

§102

6.9%

-33.1% vs TC avg

§112

4.4%

-35.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 755 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 02, 2023

Application Filed

Oct 18, 2023

Response after Non-Final Action

Mar 09, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

97%

With Interview (+16.7%)

3y 0m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 755 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.