Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/502,365

Quantum Circuitry Learning Method, Quantum Circuitry Learning System, and Quantum-Classical Hybrid Neural Network

Non-Final OA

Filed

Nov 06, 2023

Priority

Mar 23, 2023 — JP 2023-046701

Examiner

MAIDO, MAGGIE T

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +27.0% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (66%); +27.0% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 47 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MAIDO, MAGGIE T View full profile →

Grants 66% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

31 granted / 47 resolved

+6.0% vs TC avg

Strong +27% interview lift

Without

With

+27.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

4y 1m

Avg Prosecution

28 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.9%

-38.1% vs TC avg

§103

92.8%

+52.8% vs TC avg

§102

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§112

4.9%

-35.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 47 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 06, 2023

Application Filed

May 11, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

66%

Grant Probability

93%

With Interview (+27.0%)

4y 1m (~1y 4m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 47 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.