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Last updated: May 22, 2026
Application No. 18/395,116

DATA PACKAGING PROTOCOLS FOR COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN IoT DEVICES

Non-Final OA
Filed
Dec 22, 2023
Priority
Dec 30, 2016 — provisional 62/441,070 +4 more
Examiner
TANG, KIET G
Art Unit
2469
Tech Center
2400 — Computer Networks
Assignee
Intel Corporation
OA Round
1 (Non-Final)
90%
Grant Probability
Favorable
1-2
OA Rounds
1m
Est. Remaining
99%
With Interview

Interview Optional

— +12.5% interview lift. Interview lift (+12.5%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.
Based on 791 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

TANG, KIET G View full profile →
Grants 90% — above average
90%
Career Allowance Rate
712 granted / 791 resolved
+32.0% vs TC avg
Moderate +12% lift
Without
With
+12.5%
Interview Lift
resolved cases with interview
Typical timeline
2y 6m
Avg Prosecution
33 currently pending
Career history
824
Total Applications
across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101
8.8%
-31.2% vs TC avg
§103
55.8%
+15.8% vs TC avg
§102
15.6%
-24.4% vs TC avg
§112
8.0%
-32.0% vs TC avg
Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 791 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 22, 2023
Application Filed
Mar 11, 2024
Response after Non-Final Action

Precedent Cases

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Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2
Expected OA Rounds
90%
Grant Probability
99%
With Interview (+12.5%)
2y 6m (~1m remaining)
Median Time to Grant
Low
PTA Risk
Based on 791 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.

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