Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/714,793

CONTROL SIGNALLING

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 30, 2024

Priority

Dec 15, 2021 — nonprovisional of PCTEP2021085963

Examiner

RAHMAN, SHAH M

Art Unit

2413

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Nokia Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +25.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (81%); +25.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 475 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

RAHMAN, SHAH M View full profile →

Grants 81% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

384 granted / 475 resolved

+22.8% vs TC avg

Strong +25% interview lift

Without

With

+25.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

46 currently pending

Career history

533

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

§103

80.3%

+40.3% vs TC avg

§102

9.1%

-30.9% vs TC avg

§112

7.3%

-32.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 475 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 30, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 17, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/830,430

Patent 12684431

METHOD, COMPUTER PROGRAM AND APPARATUS FOR SELECTING A BEAM FOR HANDOVER

1y 10m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/550,278

Patent 12677289

FREQUENCY SELECTIVE PRECODER INDICATION IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS

2y 9m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

17/796,763

Patent 12666473

PATH SECTION BETWEEN UU AND PC5

3y 10m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/343,586

Patent 12665664

SYSTEMS, APPARATUS, ARTICLES OF MANUFACTURE, AND METHODS FOR PRIVATE NETWORK MOBILITY MANAGEMENT

2y 12m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/003,730

Patent 12659898

TIMING ADVANCE SENDING METHOD AND APPARATUS

3y 5m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

Strategy Recommendation AI-generated — please review before filing

Get a prosecution strategy drawn from examiner precedents, rejection analysis, and claim mapping.

Typically takes 5-10 seconds — AI-generated, attorney review required before filing

Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

81%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+25.3%)

2y 9m (~7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 475 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.