Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 18/663,448

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DATA TRANSMISSION AND RECEPTION IN A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 14, 2024

Priority

May 15, 2023 — RE 10-2023-0062622

Examiner

SHIVERS, ASHLEY L

Art Unit

2477

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +14.8% interview lift. Interview lift (+14.8%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 614 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SHIVERS, ASHLEY L View full profile →

Grants 87% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

534 granted / 614 resolved

+29.0% vs TC avg

Moderate +15% lift

Without

With

+14.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

643

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.0%

-38.0% vs TC avg

§103

81.9%

+41.9% vs TC avg

§102

9.4%

-30.6% vs TC avg

§112

2.4%

-37.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 614 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 14, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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3y 8m to grant Granted Mar 17, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

87%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+14.8%)

2y 9m (~7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 614 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.