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Application No. 18/090,991

APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD OF WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DURING A TRANSMIT OPPORTUNITY (TXOP)

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 29, 2022

Examiner

WILLIAMS, TRACY L

Art Unit

2465

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Intel Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +12.0% interview lift. Interview lift (+12.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 22 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WILLIAMS, TRACY L View full profile →

Grants 82% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

18 granted / 22 resolved

+23.8% vs TC avg

Moderate +12% lift

Without

With

+12.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

§103

55.6%

+15.6% vs TC avg

§102

23.9%

-16.1% vs TC avg

§112

17.9%

-22.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 22 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 29, 2022

Application Filed

Feb 15, 2023

Response after Non-Final Action

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

82%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+12.0%)

2y 11m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 22 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.