Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/715,389

CONFLICT AVOIDANCE FOR REFERENCE SIGNAL

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 31, 2024

Priority

Dec 15, 2021 — nonprovisional of PCTEP2021085969

Examiner

ALI, SYED

Art Unit

2463

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Nokia Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +59.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (82%); +59.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 530 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 82% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

437 granted / 530 resolved

+24.5% vs TC avg

Strong +59% interview lift

Without

With

+59.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

33 currently pending

Career history

564

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§103

71.7%

+31.7% vs TC avg

§102

25.6%

-14.4% vs TC avg

§112

0.9%

-39.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 530 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 31, 2024

Application Filed

May 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 4m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

82%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+59.4%)

2y 11m (~9m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 530 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.