Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 18/658,297

RRM MEASUREMENT WITH LP-WUS

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 08, 2024

Priority

May 11, 2023 — provisional 63/501,542

Examiner

CATTUNGAL, AJAY P

Art Unit

2467

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Apple Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +6.7% interview lift. Interview lift (+6.7%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 908 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CATTUNGAL, AJAY P View full profile →

Grants 89% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

807 granted / 908 resolved

+30.9% vs TC avg

Moderate +7% lift

Without

With

+6.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

14 currently pending

Career history

922

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

65.3%

+25.3% vs TC avg

§102

17.3%

-22.7% vs TC avg

§112

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 908 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 08, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 03, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 8m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

89%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+6.7%)

2y 4m (~2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 908 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.