Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/984,229

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2100

Examiner

KO, CHAE M

Art Unit

2114

Tech Center

International Business Machines Corporation

Assignee

International Business Machines Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +4.9% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 661 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 89% — above average

Career Allow Rate

588 granted / 661 resolved

+29.0% vs TC avg

Minimal +5% lift

Without

With

+4.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

9 currently pending

Career history

670

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

8.7%

-31.3% vs TC avg

§103

39.2%

-0.8% vs TC avg

§102

19.9%

-20.1% vs TC avg

§112

15.0%

-25.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 661 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2100

Application Filed

Feb 18, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

89%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+4.9%)

2y 5m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 661 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.