Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/537,993

GENERATIVE LANGUAGE MODEL ENHANCED WITH A GENERATIVE ASSOCIATIVE MEMORY

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 13, 2023

Examiner

HICKS, AUSTIN JAMES

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

International Business Machines Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +25.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (75%); +25.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 413 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HICKS, AUSTIN JAMES View full profile →

Grants 75% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

310 granted / 413 resolved

+15.1% vs TC avg

Strong +25% interview lift

Without

With

+25.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

54 currently pending

Career history

467

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.9%

-36.1% vs TC avg

§103

82.7%

+42.7% vs TC avg

§102

9.0%

-31.0% vs TC avg

§112

3.8%

-36.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 413 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 13, 2023

Application Filed

May 26, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

75%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+25.2%)

3y 2m (~7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 413 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.