Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/726,995

EXPLICIT REQUEST DESIGN FOR INTER-UE COORDINATION

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 05, 2024

Priority

Jan 07, 2022 — nonprovisional of PCTCN2022070805

Examiner

HAILU, KIBROM T

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Apple Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +6.8% interview lift. Interview lift (+6.8%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 868 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HAILU, KIBROM T View full profile →

Grants 80% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

695 granted / 868 resolved

+20.1% vs TC avg

Moderate +7% lift

Without

With

+6.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

898

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.1%

-38.9% vs TC avg

§103

82.7%

+42.7% vs TC avg

§102

10.0%

-30.0% vs TC avg

§112

2.7%

-37.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 868 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 05, 2024

Application Filed

May 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

87%

With Interview (+6.8%)

2y 10m (~10m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 868 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.