Last updated: August 17, 2026

Application No. 18/523,211

ZERO-NOISE EXTRAPOLATION OF QUANTUM CIRCUIT SWITCH INSTRUCTIONS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Nov 29, 2023

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

— +28.8% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (81%); +28.8% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 751 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 81% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

606 granted / 751 resolved

+25.7% vs TC avg

Strong +29% interview lift

Without

With

+28.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 3m

Avg Prosecution

12 currently pending

Career history

764

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

11.5%

-28.5% vs TC avg

§103

59.7%

+19.7% vs TC avg

§102

6.4%

-33.6% vs TC avg

§112

11.3%

-28.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 751 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 29, 2023

Application Filed

Jun 17, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Aug 13, 2026

Interview Requested

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

81%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+28.8%)

3y 3m (~7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 751 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.