Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 18/660,138

TRANSMISSION OPPORTUNITY RELAYING IN WIRELESS NETWORKS

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 09, 2024

Priority

May 23, 2023 — provisional 63/468,411

Examiner

MORLAN, ROBERT M

Art Unit

2409

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +16.0% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (74%); +16.0% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 489 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MORLAN, ROBERT M View full profile →

Grants 74% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

361 granted / 489 resolved

+15.8% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+16.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

15 currently pending

Career history

509

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.5%

-37.5% vs TC avg

§103

80.0%

+40.0% vs TC avg

§102

7.4%

-32.6% vs TC avg

§112

5.2%

-34.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 489 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 09, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 08, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

90%

With Interview (+16.0%)

3y 0m (~10m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 489 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.