Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/703,162

METHOD AND APPARATUS OF SIDELINK POSITIONING

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 19, 2024

Priority

Oct 22, 2021 — nonprovisional of PCTCN2021125731

Examiner

ELNOUBI, SAID M

Art Unit

2644

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

Lenovo (United States) Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +21.8% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (74%); +21.8% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 425 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ELNOUBI, SAID M View full profile →

Grants 74% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

313 granted / 425 resolved

+11.6% vs TC avg

Strong +22% interview lift

Without

With

+21.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

15 currently pending

Career history

445

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§103

92.7%

+52.7% vs TC avg

§102

4.3%

-35.7% vs TC avg

§112

1.3%

-38.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 425 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 19, 2024

Application Filed

May 12, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

95%

With Interview (+21.8%)

2y 5m (~2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 425 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.