Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/802,019

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2600

Examiner

KIM, JONATHAN C

Art Unit

2655

Tech Center

International Business Machines Corporation

Assignee

International Business Machines Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +40.6% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 355 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KIM, JONATHAN C View full profile →

Grants 74% — above average

Career Allow Rate

261 granted / 355 resolved

+13.5% vs TC avg

Strong +41% interview lift

Without

With

+40.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

375

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

17.6%

-22.4% vs TC avg

§103

47.5%

+7.5% vs TC avg

§102

11.8%

-28.2% vs TC avg

§112

15.0%

-25.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 355 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2600

Application Filed

Mar 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 5m to grant Granted Jan 27, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+40.6%)

2y 7m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 355 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.