Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/704,820

TERMINAL, RADIO COMMUNICATION METHOD, AND BASE STATION

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 25, 2024

Priority

Oct 29, 2021 — nonprovisional of PCTJP2021040006

Examiner

SCHEIBEL, ROBERT C

Art Unit

2467

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +14.8% interview lift. Interview lift (+14.8%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 805 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 81% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

649 granted / 805 resolved

+22.6% vs TC avg

Moderate +15% lift

Without

With

+14.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

25 currently pending

Career history

838

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.6%

-37.4% vs TC avg

§103

78.1%

+38.1% vs TC avg

§102

6.9%

-33.1% vs TC avg

§112

4.2%

-35.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 805 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 25, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

81%

Grant Probability

95%

With Interview (+14.8%)

2y 9m (~6m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 805 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.