Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/638,442

NETWORK MESSAGING DOMAIN SELECTION

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 17, 2024

Examiner

DEAN, JR, JOSEPH E

Art Unit

2647

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

T-Mobile USA Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +8.8% interview lift. Interview lift (+8.8%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 760 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

DEAN, JR, JOSEPH E View full profile →

Grants 87% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

661 granted / 760 resolved

+25.0% vs TC avg

Moderate +9% lift

Without

With

+8.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

783

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.7%

-38.3% vs TC avg

§103

69.5%

+29.5% vs TC avg

§102

12.5%

-27.5% vs TC avg

§112

4.6%

-35.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 760 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 17, 2024

Application Filed

May 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

87%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+8.8%)

2y 4m (~1m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 760 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.