Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/717,504

PHASE TRACKING REFERENCE SIGNAL CONFIGURATION FOR SINGLE-CARRIER WAVEFORMS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 07, 2024

Priority

Dec 17, 2021 — nonprovisional of PCTEP2021086368

Examiner

SAMARA, LOUIS

Art Unit

2476

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Nokia Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +7.1% interview lift. Interview lift (+7.1%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 244 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 94% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

230 granted / 244 resolved

+36.3% vs TC avg

Moderate +7% lift

Without

With

+7.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

273

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

§103

90.3%

+50.3% vs TC avg

§102

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§112

2.5%

-37.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 244 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 07, 2024

Application Filed

May 27, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

94%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+7.1%)

2y 5m (~4m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 244 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.