Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/520,074

DATA COMMUNICATION WITH NETWORK SLICES THAT DELIVER QUANTUM CAPABILITIES

Final Rejection

Filed

Nov 27, 2023

Examiner

ULLAH, SHARIF E

Art Unit

2495

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

T-Mobile USA Inc.

OA Round

2 (Final)

Interview Optional

— +21.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (84%); +21.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 459 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ULLAH, SHARIF E View full profile →

Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

388 granted / 459 resolved

+26.5% vs TC avg

Strong +22% interview lift

Without

With

+21.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

25 currently pending

Career history

479

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

21.8%

-18.2% vs TC avg

§103

24.1%

-15.9% vs TC avg

§102

16.9%

-23.1% vs TC avg

§112

20.9%

-19.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 459 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 27, 2023

Application Filed

Nov 05, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Feb 04, 2026

Response Filed

Jun 03, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+21.7%)

2y 6m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 459 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.