Last updated: April 16, 2026

Application No. 18/856,453

NEURAL NETWORK CONSTRUCTION

Non-Final OA

Filed

Oct 11, 2024

Examiner

CHEEMA, ALI H

Art Unit

2497

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

British Telecommunications Public Limited Company

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +53.6% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 204 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CHEEMA, ALI H View full profile →

Grants 74% — above average

Career Allow Rate

152 granted / 204 resolved

+16.5% vs TC avg

Strong +54% interview lift

Without

With

+53.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

8 currently pending

Career history

212

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

8.6%

-31.4% vs TC avg

§103

51.7%

+11.7% vs TC avg

§102

5.3%

-34.7% vs TC avg

§112

26.1%

-13.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 204 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 11, 2024

Application Filed

Jan 10, 2026

Non-Final Rejection

Apr 13, 2026

Response Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+53.6%)

2y 11m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 204 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.