Last updated: July 15, 2026

Application No. 18/708,844

METHODS ON ENHANCING RELIABILITY AND SUPPORTING MIXED PRIORITY TRAFFIC IN HIGH FREQUENCY COMMUNICATIONS

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 09, 2024

Priority

Nov 10, 2021 — provisional 63/277,895 +1 more

Examiner

BROCKMAN, ANGEL T

Art Unit

2412

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

InterDigital Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +6.4% interview lift. Interview lift (+6.4%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 728 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BROCKMAN, ANGEL T View full profile →

Grants 82% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

595 granted / 728 resolved

+23.7% vs TC avg

Moderate +6% lift

Without

With

+6.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

757

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

§103

83.0%

+43.0% vs TC avg

§102

7.5%

-32.5% vs TC avg

§112

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 728 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 09, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 09, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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1y 3m to grant Granted Mar 10, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

82%

Grant Probability

88%

With Interview (+6.4%)

2y 8m (~6m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 728 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.