Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/729,442

TERMINAL, RADIO COMMUNICATION METHOD, AND BASE STATION

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 16, 2024

Priority

Jan 21, 2022 — nonprovisional of PCTJP2022002192

Examiner

MOORE JR, MICHAEL J

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +4.3% interview lift. Interview lift (+4.3%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 906 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MOORE JR, MICHAEL J View full profile →

Grants 90% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

814 granted / 906 resolved

+29.8% vs TC avg

Minimal +4% lift

Without

With

+4.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

27 currently pending

Career history

927

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.1%

-35.9% vs TC avg

§103

56.2%

+16.2% vs TC avg

§102

17.6%

-22.4% vs TC avg

§112

9.5%

-30.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 906 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 16, 2024

Application Filed

May 19, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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18/488,552

Patent 12684553

METHOD AND SYSTEM OF FEEDBACK FOR GROUP COMMON TRANSMISSION

2y 9m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

17/929,131

Patent 12676641

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3y 10m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/280,112

Patent 12665726

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2y 9m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

90%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+4.3%)

2y 9m (~9m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 906 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.