Last updated: July 15, 2026

Application No. 18/660,666

PRIORITY SETTING FOR MEASUREMENT GAP FOR COLLISION HANDLING

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 10, 2024

Priority

May 12, 2023 — provisional 63/465,907

Examiner

CHANG, KAI J

Art Unit

2468

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Nokia Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +39.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (73%); +39.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 416 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CHANG, KAI J View full profile →

Grants 73% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

305 granted / 416 resolved

+15.3% vs TC avg

Strong +39% interview lift

Without

With

+39.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 8m

Avg Prosecution

14 currently pending

Career history

428

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

§103

90.7%

+50.7% vs TC avg

§102

6.6%

-33.4% vs TC avg

§112

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 416 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 10, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 08, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jul 08, 2026

Response Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

73%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+39.4%)

3y 8m (~1y 6m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 416 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.