Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 18/703,872

TERMINAL AND COMMUNICATION METHOD

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 23, 2024

Priority

Oct 28, 2021 — nonprovisional of PCTJP2021039925

Examiner

SHAHEED, KHALID W

Art Unit

2643

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

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

Based on 859 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SHAHEED, KHALID W View full profile →

Grants 83% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

713 granted / 859 resolved

+21.0% vs TC avg

Moderate +15% lift

Without

With

+15.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

27 currently pending

Career history

898

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

§103

78.9%

+38.9% vs TC avg

§102

16.3%

-23.7% vs TC avg

§112

1.2%

-38.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 859 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 23, 2024

Application Filed

Mar 26, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

83%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+15.0%)

2y 7m (~5m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 859 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.