Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/669,774

NETWORK SLICING

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 21, 2024

Priority

Jun 07, 2023 — FI 20235635

Examiner

TAYLOR, NATHAN SCOTT

Art Unit

2643

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

Nokia Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +14.5% interview lift. Interview lift (+14.5%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 895 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

749 granted / 895 resolved

+21.7% vs TC avg

Moderate +14% lift

Without

With

+14.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

19 currently pending

Career history

917

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

90.3%

+50.3% vs TC avg

§102

1.5%

-38.5% vs TC avg

§112

3.6%

-36.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 895 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 21, 2024

Application Filed

May 13, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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3y 1m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/069,097

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3y 6m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/521,972

Patent 12672153

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2y 7m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/344,158

Patent 12659737

AUTHENTICATION METHOD AND COMMUNICATION APPARATUS

2y 11m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+14.5%)

2y 2m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 895 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.