Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 18/167,933

RAW DATA AUGMENTATION FOR FEATURE SETS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Feb 13, 2023

Examiner

GANGER, LAUREN ZANNAH

Art Unit

2156

Tech Center

2100 — Computer Architecture & Software

Assignee

International Business Machines Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +12.0% interview lift. Interview lift (+12.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 271 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

GANGER, LAUREN ZANNAH View full profile →

Grants 82% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

221 granted / 271 resolved

+26.5% vs TC avg

Moderate +12% lift

Without

With

+12.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

9 currently pending

Career history

283

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

5.1%

-34.9% vs TC avg

§103

65.6%

+25.6% vs TC avg

§102

20.8%

-19.2% vs TC avg

§112

2.5%

-37.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 271 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 13, 2023

Application Filed

Dec 04, 2023

Response after Non-Final Action

Mar 30, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

82%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+12.0%)

2y 7m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 271 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.