Last updated: August 30, 2026

Application No. 18/553,866

BEAM MANAGEMENT AND BANDWIDTH PART OPERATION FOR NON-TERRESTRIAL NETWORKS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Oct 04, 2023

Priority

Apr 05, 2021 — provisional 63/170,968 +2 more

Examiner

RAIMONDO, TRACY LAUREN

Art Unit

2474

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

InterDigital Inc.

OA Round

3 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +18.8% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (86%); +18.8% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 65 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 86% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

56 granted / 65 resolved

+28.2% vs TC avg

Strong +19% interview lift

Without

With

+18.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

13 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.7%

-37.3% vs TC avg

§103

75.7%

+35.7% vs TC avg

§102

17.5%

-22.5% vs TC avg

§112

3.7%

-36.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 65 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 04, 2023

Application Filed

Jan 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Mar 23, 2026

Response Filed

Apr 27, 2026

Final Rejection mailed

Jul 27, 2026

Request for Continued Examination

Jul 29, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

Aug 21, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

86%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+18.8%)

2y 11m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

High

PTA Risk

Based on 65 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.