Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/768,939

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Examiner

TRAN, TRAVIS VIET

Art Unit

Tech Center

International Business Machines Corporation

Assignee

International Business Machines Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +25.0% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (94%); +25.0% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 18 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

TRAN, TRAVIS VIET View full profile →

Grants 94% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

17 granted / 18 resolved

+34.4% vs TC avg

Strong +25% interview lift

Without

With

+25.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

16 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

10.7%

-29.3% vs TC avg

§103

86.7%

+46.7% vs TC avg

§102

1.3%

-38.7% vs TC avg

§112

1.3%

-38.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 18 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 26, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

94%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+25.0%)

2y 5m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 18 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.