Last updated: October 27, 2026

Application No. 18/374,179

TECHNIQUES FOR USE OF MIXED WORD SIZE MULTIPLICATION FOR FULLY HOMOMORPHIC ENCRYPTION RELINEARIZATION

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 28, 2023

Examiner

PLECHA, THADDEUS J

Art Unit

2438

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Intel Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +9.8% interview lift. Interview lift (+9.8%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 651 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

PLECHA, THADDEUS J View full profile →

Grants 87% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

568 granted / 651 resolved

+29.3% vs TC avg

Moderate +10% lift

Without

With

+9.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

11 currently pending

Career history

670

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

14.9%

-25.1% vs TC avg

§103

35.3%

-4.7% vs TC avg

§102

6.8%

-33.2% vs TC avg

§112

31.5%

-8.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 651 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 28, 2023

Application Filed

Nov 03, 2023

Response after Non-Final Action

Oct 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

87%

Grant Probability

97%

With Interview (+9.8%)

2y 5m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 651 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.