Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/659,130

Sidelink Physical Channel Enhancements

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 09, 2024

Priority

May 12, 2023 — provisional 63/501,815

Examiner

VOLTAIRE, JEAN F

Art Unit

2417

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Apple Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +15.5% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (84%); +15.5% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 421 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

VOLTAIRE, JEAN F View full profile →

Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

352 granted / 421 resolved

+25.6% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+15.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

18 currently pending

Career history

459

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

78.8%

+38.8% vs TC avg

§102

15.6%

-24.4% vs TC avg

§112

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 421 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 09, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 24, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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6y 8m to grant Granted May 19, 2026

Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+15.5%)

2y 10m (~7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 421 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.