Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/983,313

Untitled Application

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Examiner

GIARDINO JR, MARK A

Art Unit

Tech Center

International Business Machines Corporation

Assignee

International Business Machines Corporation

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +2.5% interview lift. Interview lift (+2.5%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 676 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 85% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

573 granted / 676 resolved

+24.8% vs TC avg

Minimal +2% lift

Without

With

+2.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

13 currently pending

Career history

693

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.1%

-37.9% vs TC avg

§103

78.3%

+38.3% vs TC avg

§102

6.7%

-33.3% vs TC avg

§112

7.9%

-32.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 676 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 23, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Apr 23, 2026

Response Filed

Jun 01, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

85%

Grant Probability

87%

With Interview (+2.5%)

2y 6m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 676 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.