Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/646,151

METHOD FOR DISTRIBUTION UNIT COMPONENTS COOPERATION IN TERMS OF SIGNIFICANT REDUCTION OF DOWNLINK USER THROUGHPUT

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 25, 2024

Priority

Apr 28, 2023 — FI 20235479

Examiner

MANOHARAN, MUTHUSWAMY GANAPATHY

Art Unit

2647

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

Nokia Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +15.8% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (65%); +15.8% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 634 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MANOHARAN, MUTHUSWAMY GANAPATHY View full profile →

Grants 65% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

414 granted / 634 resolved

+3.3% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+15.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 7m

Avg Prosecution

35 currently pending

Career history

681

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

93.9%

+53.9% vs TC avg

§102

4.8%

-35.2% vs TC avg

§112

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 634 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 25, 2024

Application Filed

May 29, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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4y 9m to grant Granted May 19, 2026

18/025,532

Patent 12634868

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3y 2m to grant Granted May 19, 2026

17/941,751

Patent 12615587

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3y 7m to grant Granted Apr 28, 2026

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Patent 12571920

TERMINAL DEVICE, INFRASTRUCTURE EQUIPMENT AND METHODS

2y 9m to grant Granted Mar 10, 2026

Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

65%

Grant Probability

81%

With Interview (+15.8%)

3y 7m (~1y 4m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 634 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.