Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 18/704,851

TERMINAL, RADIO COMMUNICATION METHOD, AND BASE STATION

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 25, 2024

Priority

Oct 29, 2021 — nonprovisional of PCTJP2021039974

Examiner

BUKHARI, SIBTE H

Art Unit

2449

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +36.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (79%); +36.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 434 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BUKHARI, SIBTE H View full profile →

Grants 79% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

342 granted / 434 resolved

+20.8% vs TC avg

Strong +36% interview lift

Without

With

+36.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 1m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

456

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

§103

91.7%

+51.7% vs TC avg

§102

5.7%

-34.3% vs TC avg

§112

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 434 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 25, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 4m to grant Granted May 19, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

79%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+36.2%)

3y 1m (~11m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 434 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.