Last updated: August 30, 2026

Application No. 18/285,165

METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR INTER-CELL MULTI TRP OPERATION IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 29, 2023

Priority

Apr 02, 2021 — provisional 63/170,122 +2 more

Examiner

KAO, JUTAI

Art Unit

2473

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

InterDigital Inc.

OA Round

3 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +17.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (80%); +17.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 676 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 80% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

541 granted / 676 resolved

+22.0% vs TC avg

Strong +17% interview lift

Without

With

+17.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

29 currently pending

Career history

706

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.8%

-35.2% vs TC avg

§103

60.4%

+20.4% vs TC avg

§102

15.4%

-24.6% vs TC avg

§112

13.8%

-26.2% vs TC avg

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

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 29, 2023

Application Filed

Sep 16, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Dec 11, 2025

Response Filed

Apr 22, 2026

Final Rejection mailed

Jul 13, 2026

Request for Continued Examination

Jul 20, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

Aug 17, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

97%

With Interview (+17.3%)

3y 2m (~3m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

High

PTA Risk

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