Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/704,839

TERMINAL, RADIO COMMUNICATION METHOD, AND BASE STATION

Final Rejection

Filed

Apr 25, 2024

Priority

Oct 29, 2021 — nonprovisional of PCTJP2021040007

Examiner

JANGBAHADUR, LAKERAM

Art Unit

2469

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation

OA Round

2 (Final)

Interview Optional

— +23.9% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (88%); +23.9% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 759 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

JANGBAHADUR, LAKERAM View full profile →

Grants 88% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

666 granted / 759 resolved

+29.7% vs TC avg

Strong +24% interview lift

Without

With

+23.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

48 currently pending

Career history

810

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

90.6%

+50.6% vs TC avg

§102

6.8%

-33.2% vs TC avg

§112

2.1%

-37.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 759 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 25, 2024

Application Filed

Mar 16, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jun 11, 2026

Response Filed

Jul 15, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

88%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+23.9%)

2y 5m (~2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 759 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.