Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/700,518

METHOD, APPARATUS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR CONDITIONAL HANDOVER

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 11, 2024

Priority

Nov 29, 2021 — nonprovisional of PCTEP2021083322

Examiner

CHOWDHURY, MOHAMMED SHAMSUL

Art Unit

2467

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Nokia Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +25.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (83%); +25.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 353 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CHOWDHURY, MOHAMMED SHAMSUL View full profile →

Grants 83% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

292 granted / 353 resolved

+24.7% vs TC avg

Strong +26% interview lift

Without

With

+25.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

37 currently pending

Career history

404

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

§103

92.5%

+52.5% vs TC avg

§102

4.4%

-35.6% vs TC avg

§112

1.4%

-38.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 353 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 11, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 29, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 9m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/220,023

Patent 12659858

PAGING INDICATION INFORMATION GROUPING TECHNIQUES

2y 11m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/229,191

Patent 12641518

Wireless communication device, wireless repeater, and wireless access point

2y 9m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

18/260,507

Patent 12641540

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING PHYSICAL DOWNLINK CONTROL CHANNELS

2y 10m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

83%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+25.6%)

2y 6m (~3m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 353 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.