Last updated: August 30, 2026

Application No. 18/707,469

METHODS AND PROCEDURES FOR PREDICTIVE EARLY HARQ

Final Rejection

Filed

May 03, 2024

Priority

Nov 05, 2021 — provisional 63/276,327 +2 more

Examiner

HAILE, AWET A

Art Unit

2474

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

InterDigital Inc.

OA Round

2 (Final)

Interview Optional

— +25.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (80%); +25.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 693 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HAILE, AWET A View full profile →

Grants 80% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

551 granted / 693 resolved

+21.5% vs TC avg

Strong +25% interview lift

Without

With

+25.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

29 currently pending

Career history

716

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

6.7%

-33.3% vs TC avg

§103

62.6%

+22.6% vs TC avg

§102

11.5%

-28.5% vs TC avg

§112

11.9%

-28.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 693 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 03, 2024

Application Filed

Mar 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jun 22, 2026

Response Filed

Aug 18, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+25.3%)

3y 0m (~8m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 693 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.