Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/718,301

BASE STATION AND COMMUNICATION METHOD

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 10, 2024

Priority

Dec 20, 2021 — nonprovisional of PCTJP2021047145

Examiner

HWANG, JOON H

Art Unit

2447

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +7.4% interview lift. Interview lift (+7.4%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 43 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HWANG, JOON H View full profile →

Grants only 9% of cases

Career Allowance Rate

4 granted / 43 resolved

-48.7% vs TC avg

Moderate +7% lift

Without

With

+7.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

4y 9m

Avg Prosecution

5 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

85.6%

+45.6% vs TC avg

§102

11.5%

-28.5% vs TC avg

§112

2.2%

-37.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 43 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 10, 2024

Application Filed

May 12, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 8m to grant Granted Jan 06, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

Grant Probability

17%

With Interview (+7.4%)

4y 9m (~2y 8m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 43 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.