Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/711,501

UPLINK RE-TRANSMISSION VIA SIDELINK

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 17, 2024

Priority

Dec 10, 2021 — nonprovisional of PCTEP2021085250

Examiner

HAILE, AWET A

Art Unit

2474

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Nokia Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +26.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (79%); +26.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 685 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HAILE, AWET A View full profile →

Grants 79% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

543 granted / 685 resolved

+21.3% vs TC avg

Strong +26% interview lift

Without

With

+26.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

24 currently pending

Career history

714

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§103

94.4%

+54.4% vs TC avg

§102

1.7%

-38.3% vs TC avg

§112

1.7%

-38.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 685 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 17, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 09, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

79%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+26.1%)

3y 0m (~10m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 685 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.