Last updated: August 30, 2026

Application No. 18/705,219

APPARATUSES AND METHODS RELATING TO UPDATING AN INTERNAL CLOCK OF A MOBILE DEVICE

Final Rejection

Filed

Apr 26, 2024

Priority

Oct 29, 2021 — nonprovisional of PCTEP2021080135

Examiner

ABU ROUMI, MAHRAN Y

Art Unit

2455

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Nokia Corporation

OA Round

2 (Final)

Interview Optional

— +32.8% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (73%); +32.8% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 615 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ABU ROUMI, MAHRAN Y View full profile →

Grants 73% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

448 granted / 615 resolved

+14.8% vs TC avg

Strong +33% interview lift

Without

With

+32.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

44 currently pending

Career history

636

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

12.5%

-27.5% vs TC avg

§103

52.9%

+12.9% vs TC avg

§102

8.8%

-31.2% vs TC avg

§112

17.4%

-22.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 615 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 26, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 30, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jun 30, 2026

Response Filed

Aug 20, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

73%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+32.8%)

3y 0m (~8m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 615 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.