Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/490,003

Apparatus, Methods and Computer Programs for Classifying Objects

Non-Final OA

Filed

Oct 19, 2023

Priority

Oct 21, 2022 — EU 22203143.7

Examiner

HAUSMANN, MICHELLE M

Art Unit

4100

Tech Center

4100

Assignee

Nokia Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +21.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (76%); +21.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 873 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HAUSMANN, MICHELLE M View full profile →

Grants 76% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

667 granted / 873 resolved

+16.4% vs TC avg

Strong +21% interview lift

Without

With

+21.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

26 currently pending

Career history

901

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.3%

-38.7% vs TC avg

§103

94.4%

+54.4% vs TC avg

§102

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§112

0.9%

-39.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 873 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 19, 2023

Application Filed

Jun 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

76%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+21.4%)

3y 0m (~3m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 873 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.