Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 18/921,705

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

TIV, BACKHEAN

Art Unit

Tech Center

Kyndryl, Inc.

Assignee

Kyndryl Inc.

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +20.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (76%); +20.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 901 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

TIV, BACKHEAN View full profile →

Grants 76% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

680 granted / 901 resolved

+15.5% vs TC avg

Strong +20% interview lift

Without

With

+20.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 11m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

917

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.5%

-35.5% vs TC avg

§103

80.7%

+40.7% vs TC avg

§102

3.1%

-36.9% vs TC avg

§112

4.9%

-35.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 901 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Apr 20, 2026

Response Filed

Apr 29, 2026

Final Rejection mailed

Jun 26, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

76%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+20.1%)

3y 11m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 901 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.