Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/695,652

CONFIGURING A COMMUNICATION DEVICE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Mar 26, 2024

Priority

Sep 29, 2021 — nonprovisional of PCTCN2021121732

Examiner

HUDA, MUHAMMAD AINUL

Art Unit

2467

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Nokia Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +11.1% interview lift. Interview lift (+11.1%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 12 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HUDA, MUHAMMAD AINUL View full profile →

Grants 92% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

11 granted / 12 resolved

+33.7% vs TC avg

Moderate +11% lift

Without

With

+11.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

6 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

96.6%

+56.6% vs TC avg

§102

3.4%

-36.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 12 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 26, 2024

Application Filed

May 18, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

92%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+11.1%)

3y 0m (~8m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 12 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.