Last updated: July 15, 2026

Application No. 18/660,133

METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR SIGNALLING TA ADJUSTMENT DURING RTT MEASUREMENT IN NON-TERRESTRIAL NETWORKS

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 09, 2024

Priority

May 10, 2023 — GB 2306878.6

Examiner

SCHLACK, SCOTT A

Art Unit

2418

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Nokia Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 48% of cases after interview

— +36.7% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 61 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SCHLACK, SCOTT A View full profile →

Grants 48% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

29 granted / 61 resolved

-10.5% vs TC avg

Strong +37% interview lift

Without

With

+36.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 6m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

94.8%

+54.8% vs TC avg

§102

3.6%

-36.4% vs TC avg

§112

1.6%

-38.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 61 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 09, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

48%

Grant Probability

84%

With Interview (+36.7%)

3y 6m (~1y 4m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 61 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.