Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/820,932

Untitled Application

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Filed

2400

Examiner

ALMAGHAYREH, KHALID M

Art Unit

2492

Tech Center

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

Assignee

International Business Machines Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +25.2% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 248 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ALMAGHAYREH, KHALID M View full profile →

Grants 84% — above average

Career Allow Rate

208 granted / 248 resolved

+23.9% vs TC avg

Strong +25% interview lift

Without

With

+25.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

14 currently pending

Career history

262

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

6.3%

-33.7% vs TC avg

§103

47.4%

+7.4% vs TC avg

§102

18.8%

-21.2% vs TC avg

§112

22.1%

-17.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 248 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2400

Application Filed

Feb 21, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 24, 2026

18/808,212

Patent 12587386

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2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 24, 2026

17/753,690

Patent 12579328

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2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 17, 2026

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2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 10, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+25.2%)

2y 8m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 248 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.