Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 18/702,255

TERMINAL, RADIO COMMUNICATION METHOD, AND BASE STATION

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 17, 2024

Priority

Oct 21, 2021 — nonprovisional of PCTJP2021038954

Examiner

NGUYEN, ANGELA

Art Unit

2446

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +19.9% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (73%); +19.9% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 505 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 73% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

370 granted / 505 resolved

+15.3% vs TC avg

Strong +20% interview lift

Without

With

+19.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

9 currently pending

Career history

514

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.0%

-38.0% vs TC avg

§103

78.5%

+38.5% vs TC avg

§102

10.6%

-29.4% vs TC avg

§112

2.2%

-37.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 505 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 17, 2024

Application Filed

Nov 15, 2024

Response after Non-Final Action

Mar 26, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

73%

Grant Probability

93%

With Interview (+19.9%)

3y 2m (~1y 0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 505 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.