Last updated: October 02, 2026

Application No. 18/482,735

Method for Device Security Gateway Function

Non-Final OA

Filed

Oct 06, 2023

Examiner

ULLAH, SHARIF E

Art Unit

2495

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

T-Mobile USA Inc.

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +21.5% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (85%); +21.5% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 464 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ULLAH, SHARIF E View full profile →

Grants 85% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

393 granted / 464 resolved

+26.7% vs TC avg

Strong +22% interview lift

Without

With

+21.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

23 currently pending

Career history

481

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

13.6%

-26.4% vs TC avg

§103

60.4%

+20.4% vs TC avg

§102

6.8%

-33.2% vs TC avg

§112

11.9%

-28.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 464 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 06, 2023

Application Filed

Nov 05, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Feb 05, 2026

Response Filed

Jun 03, 2026

Final Rejection mailed

Aug 03, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

85%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+21.5%)

2y 6m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 464 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.