Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/459,377

TRANSFORMING COUNTERFACTUALS FOR DOMAIN CONSTRAINTS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 31, 2023

Examiner

KASSIM, IMAD MUTEE

Art Unit

2129

Tech Center

2100 — Computer Architecture & Software

Assignee

International Business Machines Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +32.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (74%); +32.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 170 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 74% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

125 granted / 170 resolved

+18.5% vs TC avg

Strong +32% interview lift

Without

With

+32.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 8m

Avg Prosecution

17 currently pending

Career history

192

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

6.8%

-33.2% vs TC avg

§103

81.6%

+41.6% vs TC avg

§102

8.1%

-31.9% vs TC avg

§112

2.0%

-38.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 170 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 31, 2023

Application Filed

May 29, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+32.3%)

3y 8m (~9m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 170 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.