Last updated: October 02, 2026

Application No. 18/543,316

MOBILITY BASED SOUNDING REFERENCE SIGNAL PERIODICITY SELECTION

Final Rejection

Filed

Dec 18, 2023

Examiner

KIM, CHONG G

Art Unit

2443

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

T-Mobile USA Inc.

OA Round

2 (Final)

Interview Optional

— +3.5% interview lift. Interview lift (+3.5%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 451 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KIM, CHONG G View full profile →

Grants 83% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

375 granted / 451 resolved

+25.1% vs TC avg

Minimal +4% lift

Without

With

+3.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

23 currently pending

Career history

478

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

6.6%

-33.4% vs TC avg

§103

44.4%

+4.4% vs TC avg

§102

41.3%

+1.3% vs TC avg

§112

5.4%

-34.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 451 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 18, 2023

Application Filed

Jan 29, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Apr 27, 2026

Response Filed

Jul 16, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

83%

Grant Probability

87%

With Interview (+3.5%)

2y 8m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 451 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.