Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/913,502

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2400

Examiner

ALATA, AYOUB

Art Unit

2494

Tech Center

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

Assignee

International Business Machines Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +26.7% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 481 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ALATA, AYOUB View full profile →

Grants 82% — above average

Career Allow Rate

392 granted / 481 resolved

+21.5% vs TC avg

Strong +27% interview lift

Without

With

+26.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

11 currently pending

Career history

492

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

9.2%

-30.8% vs TC avg

§103

42.1%

+2.1% vs TC avg

§102

22.0%

-18.0% vs TC avg

§112

16.5%

-23.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 481 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2400

Application Filed

Jan 09, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

82%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+26.7%)

2y 8m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 481 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.

Untitled Application

Interview Optional

Examiner Intelligence

Statute-Specific Performance

Prosecution Timeline

Precedent Cases

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