Last updated: July 15, 2026

Application No. 18/673,475

SIDELINK COMMUNICATION ON UNLICENSED CARRIERS

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 24, 2024

Priority

Dec 23, 2021 — continuation of PCTCN2021140919

Examiner

PANCHOLI, RINA C

Art Unit

2477

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

ZTE Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +22.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (86%); +22.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 584 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

PANCHOLI, RINA C View full profile →

Grants 86% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

502 granted / 584 resolved

+28.0% vs TC avg

Strong +23% interview lift

Without

With

+22.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

608

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§103

83.1%

+43.1% vs TC avg

§102

1.9%

-38.1% vs TC avg

§112

11.9%

-28.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 584 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 24, 2024

Application Filed

Nov 30, 2024

Response after Non-Final Action

Apr 07, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jul 07, 2026

Response Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

86%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+22.7%)

2y 4m (~3m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 584 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.