Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/666,381

CELL SHARING FOR ENHANCED USER EQUIPMENT CONNECTION

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 16, 2024

Examiner

MENSAH, PRINCE AKWASI

Art Unit

2474

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Qualcomm Incorporated

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +17.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (78%); +17.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 528 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

410 granted / 528 resolved

+19.7% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+17.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 3m

Avg Prosecution

23 currently pending

Career history

568

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

§103

94.2%

+54.2% vs TC avg

§102

1.5%

-38.5% vs TC avg

§112

1.3%

-38.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 528 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 16, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 23, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

95%

With Interview (+17.6%)

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

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 528 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.