Last updated: October 26, 2026

Application No. 18/399,318

APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD OF MULTI-LINK WIRELESS COMMUNICATION

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 28, 2023

Priority

Aug 17, 2023 — provisional 63/520,192

Examiner

LYTLE JR., BRADLEY D

Art Unit

2473

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Intel Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +20.8% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (80%); +20.8% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 56 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LYTLE JR., BRADLEY D View full profile →

Grants 80% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

45 granted / 56 resolved

+22.4% vs TC avg

Strong +21% interview lift

Without

With

+20.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 1m

Avg Prosecution

30 currently pending

Career history

101

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.4%

-38.6% vs TC avg

§103

68.7%

+28.7% vs TC avg

§102

25.4%

-14.6% vs TC avg

§112

4.2%

-35.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 56 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 28, 2023

Application Filed

Feb 13, 2024

Response after Non-Final Action

Oct 19, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+20.8%)

3y 1m (~3m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 56 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.