Last updated: July 15, 2026

Application No. 18/710,988

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Non-Final OA

Filed

May 16, 2024

Priority

Jan 27, 2022 — nonprovisional of PCTCN2022074195

Examiner

GHAFOERKHAN, FAIYAZKHAN

Art Unit

2476

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Qualcomm Incorporated

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +8.4% interview lift. Interview lift (+8.4%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 572 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 87% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

498 granted / 572 resolved

+29.1% vs TC avg

Moderate +8% lift

Without

With

+8.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

18 currently pending

Career history

587

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

§103

68.1%

+28.1% vs TC avg

§102

19.4%

-20.6% vs TC avg

§112

6.8%

-33.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 572 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 16, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 03, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jul 01, 2026

Response Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

87%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+8.4%)

2y 8m (~6m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 572 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.