Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/727,632

BEAM SELECTION FOR USER EQUIPMENT

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 09, 2024

Priority

Jan 13, 2022 — FI 20225028 +1 more

Examiner

OH, ANDREW CHUNG SUK

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Nokia Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +14.9% interview lift. Interview lift (+14.9%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 553 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 69% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

383 granted / 553 resolved

+9.3% vs TC avg

Moderate +15% lift

Without

With

+14.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 6m

Avg Prosecution

23 currently pending

Career history

584

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

§103

93.1%

+53.1% vs TC avg

§102

4.7%

-35.3% vs TC avg

§112

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 553 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 09, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 8m to grant Granted May 12, 2026

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2y 11m to grant Granted May 12, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

69%

Grant Probability

84%

With Interview (+14.9%)

3y 6m (~1y 6m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 553 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.