Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/707,351

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2400

Examiner

AMBAYE, MEWALE A

Art Unit

2469

Tech Center

InterDigital Patent Holdings, Inc.

Assignee

InterDigital Patent Holdings, Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -1.3% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 817 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

AMBAYE, MEWALE A View full profile →

Grants 91% — above average

Career Allow Rate

747 granted / 817 resolved

+31.4% vs TC avg

Minimal -1% lift

Without

With

+-1.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

32 currently pending

Career history

849

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.6%

-35.4% vs TC avg

§103

55.0%

+15.0% vs TC avg

§102

14.6%

-25.4% vs TC avg

§112

8.8%

-31.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 817 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2400

Application Filed

Mar 27, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

91%

Grant Probability

90%

With Interview (-1.3%)

2y 4m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 817 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.

Untitled Application

Interview Optional

Examiner Intelligence

Statute-Specific Performance

Prosecution Timeline

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