Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/686,284

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2400

Examiner

SHARMA, GAUTAM

Art Unit

2467

Tech Center

QUALCOMM INCORPORATED

Assignee

Qualcomm Incorporated

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +11.9% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 637 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SHARMA, GAUTAM View full profile →

Grants 88% — above average

Career Allow Rate

559 granted / 637 resolved

+27.8% vs TC avg

Moderate +12% lift

Without

With

+11.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

23 currently pending

Career history

660

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

6.4%

-33.6% vs TC avg

§103

56.1%

+16.1% vs TC avg

§102

19.7%

-20.3% vs TC avg

§112

4.9%

-35.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 637 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2400

Application Filed

Apr 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

88%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+11.9%)

2y 8m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 637 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.

Untitled Application

Interview Optional

Examiner Intelligence

Statute-Specific Performance

Prosecution Timeline

Precedent Cases

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