Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/708,549

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2400

Priority

Dec 07, 2021 — nonprovisional of PCTCN2021136116

Examiner

NOWLIN, ERIC

Art Unit

2474

Tech Center

QUALCOMM Incorporated

Assignee

Qualcomm Incorporated

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +5.6% interview lift. Interview lift (+5.6%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 921 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 88% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

814 granted / 921 resolved

+28.4% vs TC avg

Moderate +6% lift

Without

With

+5.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 3m

Avg Prosecution

30 currently pending

Career history

950

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.8%

-38.2% vs TC avg

§103

67.0%

+27.0% vs TC avg

§102

7.9%

-32.1% vs TC avg

§112

8.9%

-31.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 921 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2400

Application Filed

Jun 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

88%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+5.6%)

2y 3m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 921 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.