Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 18/686,733

METHODS, ARCHITECTURES, APPARATUSES AND SYSTEMS FOR SIDELINK RESOURCE ALLOCATION

Non-Final OA

Filed

Feb 26, 2024

Priority

Sep 01, 2021 — provisional 63/239,493 +1 more

Examiner

CHU, WUTCHUNG

Art Unit

2418

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

InterDigital Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +18.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (81%); +18.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 660 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CHU, WUTCHUNG View full profile →

Grants 81% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

534 granted / 660 resolved

+22.9% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+18.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 3m

Avg Prosecution

24 currently pending

Career history

689

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.9%

-39.1% vs TC avg

§103

85.9%

+45.9% vs TC avg

§102

4.9%

-35.1% vs TC avg

§112

5.5%

-34.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 660 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 26, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

81%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+18.4%)

3y 3m (~11m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 660 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.