Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/710,486

TWO-STEP RANDOM ACCESS CHANNEL PROCEDURE

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 15, 2024

Priority

Jan 28, 2022 — nonprovisional of PCTCN2022074532

Examiner

CAIRNS, THOMAS R

Art Unit

2468

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Qualcomm Incorporated

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +24.0% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (82%); +24.0% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 313 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CAIRNS, THOMAS R View full profile →

Grants 82% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

255 granted / 313 resolved

+23.5% vs TC avg

Strong +24% interview lift

Without

With

+24.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

12 currently pending

Career history

329

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

§103

84.0%

+44.0% vs TC avg

§102

8.3%

-31.7% vs TC avg

§112

5.0%

-35.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 313 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 15, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 23, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

82%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+24.0%)

2y 4m (~2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 313 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.