Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/811,858

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2600

Examiner

THOMAS-HOMESCU, ANNE L

Art Unit

2656

Tech Center

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

Assignee

International Business Machines Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +36.7% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 361 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

THOMAS-HOMESCU, ANNE L View full profile →

Grants 77% — above average

Career Allow Rate

277 granted / 361 resolved

+16.7% vs TC avg

Strong +37% interview lift

Without

With

+36.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

33 currently pending

Career history

394

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

16.7%

-23.3% vs TC avg

§103

50.8%

+10.8% vs TC avg

§102

19.9%

-20.1% vs TC avg

§112

7.5%

-32.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 361 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2600

Application Filed

Mar 21, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

77%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+36.7%)

2y 8m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 361 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.