Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 19/041,921

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2400

Priority

Sep 18, 2024 — GB 2413737.4

Examiner

DESROSIERS, EVANS

Art Unit

2491

Tech Center

International Business Machines Corporation

Assignee

International Business Machines Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +22.9% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (83%); +22.9% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1039 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

DESROSIERS, EVANS View full profile →

Grants 83% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

861 granted / 1039 resolved

+22.9% vs TC avg

Strong +23% interview lift

Without

With

+22.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

17 currently pending

Career history

1064

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.2%

-37.8% vs TC avg

§103

78.8%

+38.8% vs TC avg

§102

9.2%

-30.8% vs TC avg

§112

1.9%

-38.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1039 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2400

Application Filed

Apr 29, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

83%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+22.9%)

3y 0m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1039 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.