Last updated: August 30, 2026

Application No. 18/651,189

APPARATUS, METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM

Final Rejection

Filed

Apr 30, 2024

Priority

May 11, 2023 — IN 202341033370

Examiner

OLALEYE, OLADIRAN GIDEON

Art Unit

2472

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Nokia Corporation

OA Round

2 (Final)

Interview Optional

— +17.5% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (76%); +17.5% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 122 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

OLALEYE, OLADIRAN GIDEON View full profile →

Grants 76% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

93 granted / 122 resolved

+18.2% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+17.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

55 currently pending

Career history

177

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.1%

-38.9% vs TC avg

§103

65.6%

+25.6% vs TC avg

§102

21.9%

-18.1% vs TC avg

§112

9.2%

-30.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 122 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 30, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 03, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jul 06, 2026

Response Filed

Jul 17, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

76%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+17.5%)

3y 0m (~8m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 122 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.