Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/714,388

COMMUNICATION IN SIDELINK POSITIONING

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 29, 2024

Priority

Dec 06, 2021 — nonprovisional of PCTCN2021135755

Examiner

CHU, WUTCHUNG

Art Unit

2418

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Nokia Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +18.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (81%); +18.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 662 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CHU, WUTCHUNG View full profile →

Grants 81% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

536 granted / 662 resolved

+23.0% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+18.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 3m

Avg Prosecution

24 currently pending

Career history

691

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.9%

-39.1% vs TC avg

§103

86.1%

+46.1% vs TC avg

§102

4.8%

-35.2% vs TC avg

§112

5.4%

-34.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 662 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 29, 2024

Application Filed

May 06, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

81%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+18.3%)

3y 3m (~1y 1m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 662 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.