Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/755,007

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

NGUYEN, CUONG B

Art Unit

Tech Center

International Business Machines Corporation

Assignee

International Business Machines Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +15.8% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (88%); +15.8% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 962 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 88% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

847 granted / 962 resolved

+28.0% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+15.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 3m

Avg Prosecution

38 currently pending

Career history

1005

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§103

71.6%

+31.6% vs TC avg

§102

16.1%

-23.9% vs TC avg

§112

10.0%

-30.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 962 resolved cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

88%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+15.8%)

2y 3m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 962 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.