Last updated: October 02, 2026

Application No. 18/744,252

NON-TERRESTRIAL NETWORK UTILIZATION DURING LOW ACTIVITY AT TERRESTRIAL BASE STATIONS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 14, 2024

Examiner

JANGBAHADUR, LAKERAM

Art Unit

2469

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

T-Mobile USA Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +23.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (88%); +23.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 771 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

JANGBAHADUR, LAKERAM View full profile →

Grants 88% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

676 granted / 771 resolved

+29.7% vs TC avg

Strong +23% interview lift

Without

With

+23.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

44 currently pending

Career history

818

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.3%

-37.7% vs TC avg

§103

60.9%

+20.9% vs TC avg

§102

11.8%

-28.2% vs TC avg

§112

18.4%

-21.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 771 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 14, 2024

Application Filed

Aug 03, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

88%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+23.2%)

2y 5m (~1m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 771 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.