Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 18/590,637

PACKAGE COMPRISING A BASE PORTION AND INTEGRATED DEVICES

Non-Final OA

Filed

Feb 28, 2024

Examiner

RAHMAN, MOHAMMAD A

Art Unit

2898

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Qualcomm Incorporated

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +10.9% interview lift. Interview lift (+10.9%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 548 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

RAHMAN, MOHAMMAD A View full profile →

Grants 87% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

476 granted / 548 resolved

+18.9% vs TC avg

Moderate +11% lift

Without

With

+10.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

34 currently pending

Career history

579

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.4%

-38.6% vs TC avg

§103

63.2%

+23.2% vs TC avg

§102

18.3%

-21.7% vs TC avg

§112

15.1%

-24.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 548 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 28, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 03, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

87%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+10.9%)

2y 8m (~3m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 548 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.