Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/649,784

COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, BASE STATION, AND COMMUNICATION METHOD

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 29, 2024

Priority

Nov 02, 2021 — JP 2021-179781 +1 more

Examiner

ANDERSON, MARGARET MARIE

Art Unit

2412

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Toyota Motor Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +18.8% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (70%); +18.8% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 54 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ANDERSON, MARGARET MARIE View full profile →

Grants 70% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

38 granted / 54 resolved

+12.4% vs TC avg

Strong +19% interview lift

Without

With

+18.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

28 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

92.3%

+52.3% vs TC avg

§102

7.3%

-32.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 54 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 29, 2024

Application Filed

May 29, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

70%

Grant Probability

89%

With Interview (+18.8%)

3y 0m (~10m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 54 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.