Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/659,069

METHOD, APPARATUS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR TRANSMITTING NAS MESSAGE

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 09, 2024

Priority

May 12, 2023 — IN 202311033603

Examiner

CUNNINGHAM, KEVIN M

Art Unit

2461

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Nokia Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +12.0% interview lift. Interview lift (+12.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 595 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CUNNINGHAM, KEVIN M View full profile →

Grants 72% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

428 granted / 595 resolved

+13.9% vs TC avg

Moderate +12% lift

Without

With

+12.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

41 currently pending

Career history

644

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§103

90.7%

+50.7% vs TC avg

§102

4.4%

-35.6% vs TC avg

§112

3.1%

-36.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 595 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 09, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 30, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

72%

Grant Probability

84%

With Interview (+12.0%)

2y 9m (~6m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 595 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.