Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/625,483

APPARATUS, METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR LTM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 03, 2024

Priority

Apr 06, 2023 — GB 2305190.7

Examiner

MERED, HABTE

Art Unit

2474

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Nokia Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +12.4% interview lift. Interview lift (+12.4%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 783 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MERED, HABTE View full profile →

Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

662 granted / 783 resolved

+26.5% vs TC avg

Moderate +12% lift

Without

With

+12.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 12m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

798

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.4%

-38.6% vs TC avg

§103

78.7%

+38.7% vs TC avg

§102

5.5%

-34.5% vs TC avg

§112

4.7%

-35.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 783 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 03, 2024

Application Filed

Mar 12, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

97%

With Interview (+12.4%)

2y 12m (~8m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 783 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.