Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/680,502

USER EQUIPMENT LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT DURING DISCONTINUOUS RECEPTION

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 31, 2024

Examiner

AUNG, SAI

Art Unit

2416

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Nokia Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +4.0% interview lift. Interview lift (+4.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 619 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 88% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

547 granted / 619 resolved

+30.4% vs TC avg

Minimal +4% lift

Without

With

+4.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

29 currently pending

Career history

663

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.5%

-37.5% vs TC avg

§103

86.0%

+46.0% vs TC avg

§102

5.3%

-34.7% vs TC avg

§112

3.9%

-36.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 619 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 31, 2024

Application Filed

May 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Patent 12628147

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Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

88%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+4.0%)

2y 5m (~3m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 619 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.