Last updated: October 27, 2026

Application No. 18/343,671

METHODS AND APPARATUS TO INCREASE PRIVACY FOR FOLLOW-ME SERVICES

Final Rejection

Filed

Jun 28, 2023

Examiner

NOAMAN, BASSAM A

Art Unit

2497

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Intel Corporation

OA Round

2 (Final)

Interview Optional

— +45.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (79%); +45.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 283 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

NOAMAN, BASSAM A View full profile →

Grants 79% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

224 granted / 283 resolved

+21.2% vs TC avg

Strong +45% interview lift

Without

With

+45.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

23 currently pending

Career history

308

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

6.5%

-33.5% vs TC avg

§103

59.8%

+19.8% vs TC avg

§102

9.2%

-30.8% vs TC avg

§112

16.9%

-23.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 283 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 28, 2023

Application Filed

Sep 20, 2023

Response after Non-Final Action

Aug 06, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Oct 06, 2026

Response Filed

Oct 20, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

79%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+45.4%)

2y 9m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 283 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.