Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/706,166

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2600

Priority

Jan 14, 2022 — nonprovisional of PCTCN2022071939

Examiner

FOTAKIS, ARISTOCRATIS

Art Unit

2633

Tech Center

QUALCOMM Incorporated

Assignee

Qualcomm Incorporated

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +31.1% interview lift. Interview already conducted in this application's prosecution history. This examiner has a 71% grant rate with +31.1% interview lift. Since an interview has already been tried, recommend written response with narrowed claims based on precedent claim evolution patterns.

Based on 753 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

FOTAKIS, ARISTOCRATIS View full profile →

Grants 71% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

537 granted / 753 resolved

+11.3% vs TC avg

Strong +31% interview lift

Without

With

+31.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

26 currently pending

Career history

790

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.4%

-38.6% vs TC avg

§103

84.2%

+44.2% vs TC avg

§102

6.2%

-33.8% vs TC avg

§112

6.4%

-33.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 753 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2600

Application Filed

Apr 22, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jun 08, 2026

Interview Requested

Jun 18, 2026

Examiner Interview Summary

Jun 18, 2026

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

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Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

71%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+31.1%)

2y 11m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 753 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.