Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/656,373

SELECTION OF USER EQUIPMENT FOR PROVIDING BACKSCATTERING SERVICE TO AMBIENT IOT DEVICES

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 06, 2024

Priority

Jun 02, 2023 — FI 20235619

Examiner

CERLANEK, ADAM JOEL

Art Unit

2478

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Nokia Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +40.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (72%); +40.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 39 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CERLANEK, ADAM JOEL View full profile →

Grants 72% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

28 granted / 39 resolved

+13.8% vs TC avg

Strong +40% interview lift

Without

With

+40.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 4m

Avg Prosecution

19 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

85.9%

+45.9% vs TC avg

§102

13.0%

-27.0% vs TC avg

§112

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 39 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 06, 2024

Application Filed

May 07, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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18/034,605

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

72%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+40.4%)

3y 4m (~1y 2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 39 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.