Last updated: May 29, 2026

Application No. 18/342,814

PARTIAL ORDER REDUCTION TO INCREASE PLANNER SPEED

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 28, 2023

Priority

Jun 15, 2023 — provisional 63/508,494

Examiner

TRAN, QUOC A

Art Unit

2145

Tech Center

2100 — Computer Architecture & Software

Assignee

International Business Machines Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +29.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (80%); +29.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 743 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

TRAN, QUOC A View full profile →

Grants 80% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

598 granted / 743 resolved

+25.5% vs TC avg

Strong +29% interview lift

Without

With

+29.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 3m

Avg Prosecution

11 currently pending

Career history

757

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.2%

-36.8% vs TC avg

§103

86.8%

+46.8% vs TC avg

§102

3.2%

-36.8% vs TC avg

§112

1.6%

-38.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 743 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 28, 2023

Application Filed

Mar 25, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+29.1%)

3y 3m (~4m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 743 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.