Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 18/700,489

PARALLEL UPLINK TRANSMISSIONS IN A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORK

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 11, 2024

Priority

Oct 14, 2021 — nonprovisional of PCTEP2021078394

Examiner

SAIFUDDIN, AHMED

Art Unit

2475

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Nokia Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +23.0% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (81%); +23.0% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 37 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SAIFUDDIN, AHMED View full profile →

Grants 81% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

30 granted / 37 resolved

+23.1% vs TC avg

Strong +23% interview lift

Without

With

+23.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

38 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

94.7%

+54.7% vs TC avg

§102

4.4%

-35.6% vs TC avg

§112

0.9%

-39.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 37 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 11, 2024

Application Filed

Mar 31, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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4y 1m to grant Granted Jun 09, 2026

17/813,007

Patent 12648035

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3y 10m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

17/915,951

Patent 12633992

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3y 7m to grant Granted May 19, 2026

18/296,826

Patent 12627408

SIDELINK RETRANSMISSION OF MESSAGES

3y 1m to grant Granted May 12, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

81%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+23.0%)

3y 0m (~9m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 37 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.