Last updated: July 17, 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

— +15.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (74%); +15.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 420 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

PANNELL, MARK G View full profile →

Grants 74% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

311 granted / 420 resolved

+12.0% vs TC avg

Strong +15% interview lift

Without

With

+15.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

19 currently pending

Career history

439

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

§103

78.7%

+38.7% vs TC avg

§102

6.8%

-33.2% vs TC avg

§112

9.1%

-30.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 420 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 31, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 03, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

89%

With Interview (+15.2%)

2y 4m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 420 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.