Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 18/648,331

LOW RATE CODING DESIGN

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 26, 2024

Examiner

WYCHE, MYRON

Art Unit

2644

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

Qualcomm Incorporated

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +13.1% interview lift. Interview lift (+13.1%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 845 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 85% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

717 granted / 845 resolved

+22.9% vs TC avg

Moderate +13% lift

Without

With

+13.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

9 currently pending

Career history

851

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

§103

86.5%

+46.5% vs TC avg

§102

7.7%

-32.3% vs TC avg

§112

1.3%

-38.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 845 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 26, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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18/461,024

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2y 9m to grant Granted Jun 09, 2026

18/393,065

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2y 5m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

85%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+13.1%)

2y 6m (~4m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 845 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.