Last updated: August 30, 2026

Application No. 18/293,897

APPARATUS, METHODS, FOR APPARATUS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR LOCATION FUNCTION INCLUDING NON-TERESTRIAL ACCESS POINT

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 31, 2024

Priority

Aug 11, 2021 — nonprovisional of PCTEP2021072423

Examiner

PANNELL, MARK G

Art Unit

2642

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

Nokia Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +14.7% interview lift. Interview lift (+14.7%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 423 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

PANNELL, MARK G View full profile →

Grants 74% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

314 granted / 423 resolved

+12.2% vs TC avg

Moderate +15% lift

Without

With

+14.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

441

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.9%

-36.1% vs TC avg

§103

51.3%

+11.3% vs TC avg

§102

20.0%

-20.0% vs TC avg

§112

21.2%

-18.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 423 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 31, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 03, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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3y 6m to grant Granted Aug 18, 2026

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3y 2m to grant Granted Aug 18, 2026

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Patent 12713398

WIRELESS COMMUNICATION METHOD AND DEVICE

2y 11m to grant Granted Aug 18, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

89%

With Interview (+14.7%)

2y 4m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 423 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.