Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/701,312

APPARATUS, METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 15, 2024

Priority

Oct 15, 2021 — FI 20216070 +1 more

Examiner

NGUYEN, ANH NGOC M

Art Unit

2473

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Nokia Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +7.5% interview lift. Interview lift (+7.5%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 792 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

NGUYEN, ANH NGOC M View full profile →

Grants 90% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

712 granted / 792 resolved

+31.9% vs TC avg

Moderate +8% lift

Without

With

+7.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

10 currently pending

Career history

815

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.5%

-35.5% vs TC avg

§103

70.5%

+30.5% vs TC avg

§102

7.3%

-32.7% vs TC avg

§112

13.3%

-26.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 792 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 15, 2024

Application Filed

May 29, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

90%

Grant Probability

97%

With Interview (+7.5%)

2y 6m (~3m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 792 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.