Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/652,313

USER EQUIPMENT ARCHITECTURE ADAPTATION FOR INTRA-BAND SCENARIOS

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 01, 2024

Priority

May 12, 2023 — CN PCT/CN2023/094061

Examiner

DUFFY, JAMES P

Art Unit

2461

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Nokia Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -8.0% interview lift. Interview lift (-8.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 610 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

DUFFY, JAMES P View full profile →

Grants 77% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

470 granted / 610 resolved

+19.0% vs TC avg

Minimal -8% lift

Without

With

+-8.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

19 currently pending

Career history

645

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.2%

-38.8% vs TC avg

§103

86.8%

+46.8% vs TC avg

§102

5.7%

-34.3% vs TC avg

§112

3.2%

-36.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 610 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 01, 2024

Application Filed

Jan 20, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

Apr 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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4y 4m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

17/889,730

Patent 12676713

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3y 10m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

17/913,908

Patent 12666487

METHOD PERFORMED BY USER EQUIPMENT, AND USER EQUIPMENT

3y 9m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/388,949

Patent 12666465

WIRELESS COMMUNICATION METHOD, STATION DEVICE, AND ACCESS POINT DEVICE

2y 7m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

77%

Grant Probability

69%

With Interview (-8.0%)

2y 10m (~7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 610 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.