Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/632,842

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CREATING INTERNET PROTOCOL MULTIMEDIA SUBSYSTEM DATA CHANNELS FOR USAGE BY APPLICATIONS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 11, 2024

Examiner

AHMED, ATIQUE

Art Unit

2413

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Verizon Communications Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +15.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (81%); +15.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 472 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 81% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

381 granted / 472 resolved

+22.7% vs TC avg

Strong +15% interview lift

Without

With

+15.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

505

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.6%

-37.4% vs TC avg

§103

79.8%

+39.8% vs TC avg

§102

4.8%

-35.2% vs TC avg

§112

10.2%

-29.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 472 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 11, 2024

Application Filed

May 22, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jun 23, 2026

Interview Requested

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

81%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+15.1%)

2y 9m (~6m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 472 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.