Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/903,096

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2400

Examiner

POLTORAK, PIOTR

Art Unit

2433

Tech Center

International Business Machines Corporation

Assignee

International Business Machines Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +30.5% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 594 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 75% — above average

Career Allow Rate

443 granted / 594 resolved

+14.6% vs TC avg

Strong +30% interview lift

Without

With

+30.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 5m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

615

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

12.4%

-27.6% vs TC avg

§103

41.4%

+1.4% vs TC avg

§102

16.9%

-23.1% vs TC avg

§112

19.2%

-20.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 594 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2400

Application Filed

Feb 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 5m to grant Granted Feb 24, 2026

18/479,650

Patent 12526277

METHOD FOR MANAGING USER WHO USES FINGERPRINT AUTHENTICATION AND FINGERPRINT AUTHENTICATION SYSTEM THEREFOR

2y 5m to grant Granted Jan 13, 2026

18/068,083

Patent 12518278

SYSTEMS, APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR SECURE ELECTRICAL COMMUNICATION OF BIOMETRIC PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION TO VALIDATE THE IDENTITY OF AN INDIVIDUAL

2y 5m to grant Granted Jan 06, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

75%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+30.5%)

3y 5m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 594 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.