Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/750,285

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2600

Examiner

TROST IV, WILLIAM GEORGE

Art Unit

2641

Tech Center

T-Mobile USA, Inc.

Assignee

T-Mobile USA Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -12.8% interview lift. Interview lift (-12.8%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 37 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

TROST IV, WILLIAM GEORGE View full profile →

Grants 70% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

26 granted / 37 resolved

+10.3% vs TC avg

Minimal -13% lift

Without

With

+-12.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

27 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.9%

-39.1% vs TC avg

§103

85.2%

+45.2% vs TC avg

§102

13.9%

-26.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 37 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2600

Application Filed

May 08, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

70%

Grant Probability

58%

With Interview (-12.8%)

2y 8m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 37 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.