Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/701,917

METHOD OF REQUESTING AND DELIVERY OF SIB9 BASED ACCURATE TIME SYNCHRONIZATION VIA SIDELINK RELAY USER EQUIPMENT

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 16, 2024

Priority

Oct 21, 2021 — provisional 63/270,528 +1 more

Examiner

OLALEYE, OLADIRAN GIDEON

Art Unit

2472

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Nokia Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +16.9% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (76%); +16.9% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 117 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 76% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

89 granted / 117 resolved

+18.1% vs TC avg

Strong +17% interview lift

Without

With

+16.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 12m

Avg Prosecution

52 currently pending

Career history

174

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

86.0%

+46.0% vs TC avg

§102

12.3%

-27.7% vs TC avg

§112

1.2%

-38.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 117 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 16, 2024

Application Filed

May 19, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

76%

Grant Probability

93%

With Interview (+16.9%)

2y 12m (~8m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 117 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.