Last updated: April 19, 2026

Application No. 18/409,716

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OVER-THE-HORIZON COMMUNICATION

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 10, 2024

Examiner

TARAE, CATHERINE MICHELLE

Art Unit

3992

Tech Center

3900

Assignee

Fourth State Communications LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 60% of cases after interview

— +23.9% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 156 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

TARAE, CATHERINE MICHELLE View full profile →

Grants 60% of resolved cases

Career Allow Rate

94 granted / 156 resolved

At TC average

Strong +24% interview lift

Without

With

+23.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

7 currently pending

Career history

163

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

13.3%

-26.7% vs TC avg

§103

26.1%

-13.9% vs TC avg

§102

25.4%

-14.6% vs TC avg

§112

22.4%

-17.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 156 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 10, 2024

Application Filed

Feb 11, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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

60%

Grant Probability

84%

With Interview (+23.9%)

3y 2m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 156 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.