Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/662,653

SPRIT POLYMER OPTICAL WAVEGUIDE FOR HIGH DENSITY CO-PACKAGE INTEGRATION

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 13, 2024

Examiner

TRAN, HOANG Q

Art Unit

2874

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

International Business Machines Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +32.5% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (68%); +32.5% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 574 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 68% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

388 granted / 574 resolved

At TC average

Strong +32% interview lift

Without

With

+32.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 1m

Avg Prosecution

29 currently pending

Career history

608

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

86.0%

+46.0% vs TC avg

§102

8.6%

-31.4% vs TC avg

§112

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 574 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 13, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 30, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

68%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+32.5%)

3y 1m (~11m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 574 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.