Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/896,047

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2400

Examiner

ELAHIAN, DANIEL

Art Unit

2407

Tech Center

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

Assignee

International Business Machines Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +52.6% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 38 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ELAHIAN, DANIEL View full profile →

Grants 74% — above average

Career Allow Rate

28 granted / 38 resolved

+13.7% vs TC avg

Strong +53% interview lift

Without

With

+52.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 1m

Avg Prosecution

16 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

6.9%

-33.1% vs TC avg

§103

70.9%

+30.9% vs TC avg

§102

12.0%

-28.0% vs TC avg

§112

9.5%

-30.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 38 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2400

Application Filed

Jan 07, 2026

Non-Final Rejection

Mar 10, 2026

Interview Requested

Precedent Cases

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2y 5m to grant Granted Jan 20, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+52.6%)

3y 1m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 38 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.