Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/813,189

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Examiner

NILFOROUSH, MOHAMMAD A

Art Unit

3697

Tech Center

International Business Machines Corporation

Assignee

International Business Machines Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +35.0% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 399 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

NILFOROUSH, MOHAMMAD A View full profile →

Grants only 30% of cases

Career Allow Rate

118 granted / 399 resolved

-30.4% vs TC avg

Strong +35% interview lift

Without

With

+35.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

4y 10m

Avg Prosecution

28 currently pending

Career history

427

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

26.1%

-13.9% vs TC avg

§103

33.8%

-6.2% vs TC avg

§102

9.8%

-30.2% vs TC avg

§112

28.4%

-11.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 399 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Mar 29, 2026

Non-Final Rejection

Apr 21, 2026

Examiner Interview Summary

Apr 21, 2026

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

30%

Grant Probability

65%

With Interview (+35.0%)

4y 10m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 399 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.