Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 18/702,873

BACKWARDS COMPATIBLE ONE-SHOT INITIAL ACCESS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 19, 2024

Priority

Dec 07, 2021 — nonprovisional of PCTCN2021135947

Examiner

KIM, HARRY H

Art Unit

2411

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Qualcomm Incorporated

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +8.3% interview lift. Interview lift (+8.3%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 552 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KIM, HARRY H View full profile →

Grants 90% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

497 granted / 552 resolved

+32.0% vs TC avg

Moderate +8% lift

Without

With

+8.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

30 currently pending

Career history

594

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

89.5%

+49.5% vs TC avg

§102

2.2%

-37.8% vs TC avg

§112

3.9%

-36.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 552 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 19, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 09, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

90%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+8.3%)

2y 2m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 552 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.