Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/919,134

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

TODD, GREGORY G

Art Unit

Tech Center

International Business Machines Corporation

Assignee

International Business Machines Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -4.1% interview lift. Interview lift (-4.1%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 449 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

TODD, GREGORY G View full profile →

Grants only 39% of cases

Career Allowance Rate

174 granted / 449 resolved

-21.2% vs TC avg

Minimal -4% lift

Without

With

+-4.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

4y 6m

Avg Prosecution

38 currently pending

Career history

493

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

§103

68.5%

+28.5% vs TC avg

§102

15.1%

-24.9% vs TC avg

§112

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 449 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 04, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

39%

Grant Probability

35%

With Interview (-4.1%)

4y 6m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 449 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.