Last updated: July 15, 2026

Application No. 18/374,100

INFERENCE KERNEL OPTIMIZATION IN CONVOLUTIONAL NETWORKS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 28, 2023

Priority

Feb 06, 2023 — provisional 63/443,664

Examiner

KING, JOHN B

Art Unit

2498

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Advanced Micro Devices Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +38.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (81%); +38.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 650 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KING, JOHN B View full profile →

Grants 81% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

524 granted / 650 resolved

+22.6% vs TC avg

Strong +38% interview lift

Without

With

+38.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 3m

Avg Prosecution

6 currently pending

Career history

663

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.2%

-36.8% vs TC avg

§103

87.2%

+47.2% vs TC avg

§102

3.3%

-36.7% vs TC avg

§112

4.2%

-35.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 650 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 28, 2023

Application Filed

Apr 08, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

81%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+38.3%)

3y 3m (~5m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 650 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.