Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/717,483

TERMINAL, BASE STATION, RADIO COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND RADIO COMMUNICATION METHOD

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 07, 2024

Priority

Dec 10, 2021 — nonprovisional of PCTJP2021045712

Examiner

NGO, ANGELIE THIEN THAN

Art Unit

2416

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +14.6% interview lift. Interview lift (+14.6%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 62 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 74% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

46 granted / 62 resolved

+16.2% vs TC avg

Moderate +15% lift

Without

With

+14.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 3m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

102

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

94.5%

+54.5% vs TC avg

§102

4.2%

-35.8% vs TC avg

§112

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 62 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 07, 2024

Application Filed

May 07, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

89%

With Interview (+14.6%)

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

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 62 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.